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I am getting ready to move to Sumter(Shaw AFB) and already have the lapband. Is there somewhere close that can do fills for me? Also, I have Tricare Prime.

Well, It has been 2 years now and no addictions for me AND my mother is wanting to get the LapBand done now! LOL

I had my surgery on March 16th, 2009 and have lost 45 lbs since then. =) WTG Everyone!

I'm a supporter of Obama, and I think that is HILARIOUS!!!!! LMFAO!!!!!

Checkin In! I had my first fill today! He put 3 cc's in and had me try some water and I didn't feel anything at all. So he put 2 more cc's in(totalling 5cc's) and that's when I felt something! I have lost 20 lbs. since surgery and a total of 35 lbs before surgery. My clothes are definitely getting loose! =D Yayyyyyy!!!!! I go on my first plane ride EVER, so we'll see how that adventure goes! Good luck to you all and keep up the fabulous work!!

I think that is an EXCELLENT idea!!! I'd definitely be up for it!

You are very welcome! This has been a hard but VERY rewarding journey so far! I've already lost weight and got below 300 lbs!!!(and I haven't been below 300 lbs in 5 yrs!!) I do LOVE my band and am very happy with it!! It was just frustrating at first for me and thats the only reason why I had regrets, but I am very happy now. It looks like I'm going to have to drive about 100 miles to go to Norman for a fill once I get moved back to Oklahoma!(which I absolutely cannot wait to do!! LOL) I'm from a small town called, Henryetta, it's about 45 miles south of Tulsa and 85 miles East of OKC. Good luck to all my fellow Oklahomans!! =)

I was really scared too at first. I even cried right before surgery and my Doc talked to me and calmed me down. They wheeled me in and put the mask on me as soon as they got me situated in the OR bed, so I was out of it fast. After surgery, my mouth was VERY dry and yes I was in pain(only when I tried to move and get out of bed). I did get out of bed an hour later to go to the bathroom and I asked them if I could walk(the quicker u start walking, the quicker it will work out all the soreness ur feeling). The next week, I was still in pain, but again, only when I was trying to get out of bed or if I twisted wrong. My pain was consistantly on the left side where the doc had made a deep suture inside me. I had no pain whatsoever at my port site or even where the actual band was located. I was constipated for 6 days.(Sorry if TMI) I have been having trouble sleeping on my sides, which stinks cuz I am a side sleeper at all times! I won't lie, there has been times when I've cried to my husband and just felt like I could give up, cuz I was just so frustrated with feeling bloated, swollen and on top of all that, Mother Nature had visited me as well and not getting to sleep on my side was really getting to me. I was losing alot of sleep. I did forget to mention, I was up walking ALOT and the same day I came home from the hospital, I went to a restaraunt with my hubby and son to let them eat some dinner and get me out of the house. So, it's not alot of pain, it's mainly just feeling uncomfortable. I am on Day 11 now and feeling back to normal pretty much! Sorry this is such a long post, but I thought I would fill you in in my details. I know before my surgery, I was reading all kinds of posts trying to learn everything possible! Hope at least some of it helped. LOL. Good luck with ur surgery and I will keep you in my prayers!!

I am originally from Oklahoma(born and raised 22 yrs). We're only in Arizona now cuz my hubby is in the Air Force, but he is getting out next year and we are moving back HOME to OK!!! Thank God!!! I was just banded here in Tucson, Az. but when we move back I'm going to have to find a fill doctor near my hometown. I wish you much success in your journey!!!!

Great Job on 11 lbs!! I went in for my first check-up since surgery and Doc was VERY pleased!! I asked him what size band I got and he said the "Standard AP Band(10 cc)". My first fill is on April 15th!!!! He told me today that he will probably put 3 cc's in as long as I can handle it. =D Good luck to everyone and may you continue to DROP THOSE POUNDS!!!!

Yes I did the exact same thing. I dropped 23 lbs the first week after surgery. It has Slown down some now. Congrats on ur weightloss!!! Keep up the good work!!

No they will not put you under. They weren't even going to put me under cuz I had a slight temp of 99.7! They made me wait until it went down and thankfully it did. I really hope you get rid of all that congestion and start feeling better before your surgery gets here! Best of luck to you Hun!!

Hey all you "Lucky Losers"!!!! I was finally banded on March 16th and have lost 23 lbs since surgery!! Woooohooooo!!!! Anyways, just thought I would check in and send an update!

~Replying to LapLady09's question as to when we get our first fill~ I get my first fill in 3 weeks!! P.S. I too am jealous of the ones that are able to sleep on their sides! Lol ~17 lbs gone since surgery!~ =D

I think you will do wonderful with the LapBand! I was just banded on March 16th and have already dropped 17 lbs. I got below 300 lbs and I haven't been under 300 in 5 yrs!! The LapBand is a fabulous tool! I wish you the best of luck in your journey to a new healthier you!!! I'm in Tucson as well! Just moved here 7 months ago. God Bless!