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Thanks ladies. If I experience pain again tomorrow. I'll call

Ok so occasionally I experience upset stomach pain after eating. Around my lower rib cage area. It's not horrible. More like a tummy ache. It doesn't happen every time or every day. Just once in awhile.i see my surgeon on Feb 10th. Should I wait to discuss it with him then or call now? Could it be a slip? It also makes me get a really tight belly feel. And pushes my port out....... What do I do

Yes umass weight center.at the university.there web sure online explains everything.and gives you the numbers to call.they will send a packet to you in the mail

Well i love in orange ma. Springfield our worcester both same distance away from me.i choose Worcester.one because the reviews where amazing.they have a weight program there that you have to follow before the surgery.it took 6 months to complete.the fist step wad to go to a orientation meeting.in a big class room filled with other people looking in to weight loss.they gave to major choices to make After the 1 hour class.choose the weight management program.where you would see a buddhist and a exercise specialist and you would continue to go to learn the proper way to eat for your body.or the surgery root.which then you would have a choice of lapband.gastric or sleeve.i choose Lapband because even though my bmi was 40. I really didn't hasn't a ton to loose. I'm hoping got 100lbs. 57 more to go. After the class you get a call from the weight center to start your program.6 months of seeing a phyciatrist, the general director of the program and a nutrtionist.after the 5 months you will start the one month class of you and your other peers talking discussion groups.then you meet with the surgeon after that.you can choose one or they will choose one for you.they do all the work with your insurance.they try they're best to get you approved for the surgery.my band was the best thing i have ever done.if you have any more question let me know

Me to but it seems no one is out there oh well any questions just ask hun

I'm going on 9 months post op. I was plateau for the months.iv had 6 fills.I'm on 9cc's in my 14cc band.my doctors appointments after have gone fine.the fills don't really hurt.its quick and just a prick. I feel awesome. [ATTACH]26251[/ATTACH]

I went to Worcester ma for my surgery.i had doctor cohen he was amazing.i love the humor he has.it been a joy the whole time. I'm down 47lbs.

Iruthie hire much have you lost?..I'm at a stand still too right more..I'm on my third fill...your will kick in..you have a fill yet?

Live in orange mass, was banded June 29th 2012..down 40lbs. I always am looking for people in the area banded so there is someone to talk to

Live in orange mass, was banded June 29th 2012..down 40lbs. I always am looking for people in the area banded so there is someone to talk to

Thanks everyone

So i had surgery on june 29th 2012. iv lost 40lbs and i currently just had my third fill in a 14cc band that is now up to 8 cc. i am so bummed. i was losing 10lbs a month with not much effort...but now i feel like if i get anything i gain. i do weigh everyday..which i know is a bad thing but the surgeon says as long as i dont let it effect how i eat ....well 5 months in and its effecting how im eating. i dont know how to stop it...HELP..im only down 2lbs since my fill on novermber 28th. i exercise everyday andi beileive eat well....what am i doing wrong. i need some input please?

I have a 14cc..4th fill coming up on nov 26 th..up to 9cc.hope this fills it..green zone

Thanks everyone the scale moved down again this morning..i feel ok.my first fill is on Tuesday i hope i can see the scale move faster..i am going to try my best not to weight everyday..its hard REALLY HARD.but thank you for the support.i live this sure really makes you feel good that there are others who understand

Thank you patty

So i know they say not to weight your self everyday but i just cant help it. i six weeks out of surgery now and have started solids...basiclly everything just smaller portions. i have even started excercising. so the scale has always givin me a drop or stayed the same. but today i get on the scale and the scale says i put two pounds on...WTH. im so bummed. then to add to my day someone asked me if i was pregnant...R U SERIOUS...its been down hill all day. please tell me someone that this is just a fluke and i will start to lose again. surgery june 29th...270lb now.........................250lb..20lbs down

I had surgery on June 29th.day of surgery 270 I'm now down to 247...23lbs down. I have thyroid disease and have not had my meds changed yet.I'm on 250mcg. Hoping one day to not have meds at all but i guess we will see

mine is right under my left boob..not really even noticeable.the only thing that had bothered me is my under wire bras After a long time sitting because the wire pushes into the port

i still can't sleep on my stomach and its been a month since i was banded..very sore..like a bruise to push on the port area

i started taking biotin..its a vitamin you can find in Walmart helps with hair and nails..very small pill ready to take

surgery was done on June 29th everything went awesome feel great.down 20lb. scars are fading fast and the anti nausea worked wonders

having surgery on June 29th..can't wait getting excited

talking to my surgeon yesturday he told me they're is no reason to stop trying to conceive...so the only thing he has said is don't get pregnant this month because i'm having my band surgery on the 29 th..woohoo...other then that he told me to go for it..but i have also been trying for 7 years.