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Congrat!!! I had my fill yesterday..My first fill was not as bad as I thought it was going to be. He was very compassionate and supportive. I love him.... He put in 5.5 in my band he would put some in and take some out... He said that was average. Good luck on your journey....:biggrin:

I was banded on July 20th and it went very well. I went to the hospital at 7:30am very nervous. A very nice nurse assisted me with IV and made me feel very comfortable. My darling Hubby stayed until they told him I was good. I went into the surgery room like about 9am and that is the last thing I remember until a nurse kept asking me" How do you feel" You need to get up. I really could not even see her let a lone get up.. She left me alone for 30min and I was able to come to myself and then the Orderly came to push me to my room. Two very nice ladies. I was placed in my room ALONE..(Thank Goodness). I had to stay the night but my family came and I really felt better. I slept a lot when not visited by co-workers and family. They all said How good I looked just having surgery. The hospital really kept me feeling comfortable. By the morning I was ready to go.. I just closed Escrow on my new home..(WOOHOO). My hubby came to pick me up when he got off work that morning. I went home with a pillow...(Thanks to previous banders who stated that would be great to have for the ride home). We picked up my meds and to bed I went. I slept a lot the next day or so. By Wednesday I was feeling back to myself but didnt get to leave the house until Thursday when I went to Costco... Dang I miss the samples... After I return I was tired.. Back to sleep again. Friday I went to Walmart and Home Depot to buy paint for my home and back to sleep I went... By Saturday I was able to drive myself and I went to my mom's house I was feeling good. Sunday I went to Church and stayed pretty comfortable. I have not taken pain meds since Wednesday... Today is monday and I am feeling a little tired as I have returned back to work and let me tell you it was a lot of work for me. I cant wait to get home. This was my band experiences... Good Luck to future banders!!!:crying:

Hello Nelli... I am taking of a week.. I am having the surgery done July 20th and returning to work on July 27th.. I have a desk job as well.. So I think I will be fine. Good Luck:thumbup:

Hello gang... Im just a week away from my new birthday..:thumbdown:...I have an appt with my surgeon on Wednesday the 15th and a visit to the hospital on 16TH...I am so nervous but yet so ready to start living a new banded life. I have been on liquids for the past week and let me tell you...:crying:..I am dyin..(at least it feels that way) but I just keep looking forward to the reward.. I was wondering and dont know if you guys could help me.. when I went to see my doctor for my last visit before surgery (7/10/09) he said I have fatty liver due to the diabetes...I was wondering if they will be able to do the surgery with the fatty liver... I will ask the surgeron on Wednesday just wondering if you wonderful people have been in this situation? Thanks and any advice will appreciated.:biggrin:...Oh yeah... I found out how to do the signature...Check me out!!!

I guess we are all on this sinking boat!!! I started my liquid diet July 5th so Im on the fourth day...Goodness... I called my nutri. and she said that I could have a light meal as long as I stay within my 1200 calories. So I have elected to have a light dinner and walk afterwards.. So while Im at work Im dying smelling everybodys food:cursing: but when I get home...Move out the way!!! Good Luck to you all. My surgery date is July 20th..:smile2:.

Thank you for all your advice... I will use them all. Now I am preparing for my Liquid diet starting Sunday!!!

Hello Guys...What will I need to have at home and take to the Hospital after surgery? Your advice is very needed and appreciated. Band day July 20th...Woohoo:thumbup:

Hello Gang!!! I have some Phentermine pills and I have read all the posting that the pre-op diet is really difficult and I was wondering if anyone took them during this time to help them with the pre-op weight loss? Can you please let me know what happen, if anything. I am set to start diet on July 5.:rolleyes2:

Hey guys...Im Bakersfield too!!! I am scheduled to have surgery July 20th...WOOHOO!!!:bored:...Dr. John Garcia is performing my Lap Band.

Hello Gang its me Hottie!!! Well yesterday 6/24/09 I met with the nutrition Lady ( she was real nice and helpful) I start my Liquid diet July 5 and then July 19 Clear liquid since I have surgery July 20!!! I have never felt so crazy before in my life to be so excited about something but at the same time be so nervous:blink:..Crazy uh...Anyways I am noticing the hospitals will be full all over with Lap band patients....We are taking our lives back from Fat!!! woohoo:thumbup:.Good luck and congrat to all of you guys.. Hopefully soon I will learn how to post pictures of myself and add the signature... God Bless you all. Hottie :bored:

Hello Ladies.... I have a question... I currently take the Depo shot for birth control and was told by my doctor that the birth control makes it hard to lose weight.. No that I am getting the Lap band I was wondering if some of you ladies have used this method and lose weight with the Lap band. I just dont want to end up Prego and just lost this weight....No way!!!:thumbup:

The one thing I don't see is prayer...I battled it as well but when I started to pray I started to sleep. I hope this helps.

Does anyone know of anyone who has died due to the lap band or complications? Not really something I have seen talked about but just wondering...

My date is July 20th..woohoo

I'm in california...upper g I was not too bad....I hope that's the worst...lol