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3 years has passed since you registered at LapBandTalk! Happy 3rd Anniversary jrcads!
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Hi everyone, I had my surgery done in western mass. Dr. John Kasper was my surgeon out of new england surgical group. I also had my surgery at Mercy. I can not say enough about all of them! they are amazing!!!!!!!!!! I am so happy i decided to go with them. I was banded 2/11...and it was an incredibly easy process and recovery. just about two weeks out and feelng great. Also cant say enough about mercy hospital staff! i was sooo nervous and they were just amazing.
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I was banded almost two weeks ago and feel great...looking forward to starting my exercise program. I noticed on lapband.com if your registered you get a 2 week free trial at Curves...was wondering if anyone had any success with this>? i attempted it years ago...and wasted money becuase i never stuck with it...but its a new me! just wondering what others thought about the program.. thankss
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Hey everyone i was banded 2/11, and i have yet to have a bowel movement. i am on broth, jello an shakes. i just started a fiber pill. how long is it expected to take? when should i start to be concerned? sorry if tmi! thanks in advance
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Wednesday for me too!!! good luck all
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Did you cheat on pre-op liquid diet
jrcads replied to crystalcml's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I am on day 12 of my 15 day preop diet. It consists of three protein shakes a day. I am so sick of the taste! About halfway thru, i did cheat with a 1oz piece of fish. I physically needed something, and i think if i hadnt made a healthy choice i would have cheated with sometime bad. i cant believe i will be banded on weds~~~ -
Ladies, get on the Wii Fit!
jrcads replied to Weas123's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
LOVEEE LOVE LOVE my Wii fit!! working out has never been so much fun! -
Do you *REALLY* want to know what the band is like????
jrcads replied to Weas123's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
LOVE the post...starting to get nervous for my banding on 2/11 and this was JUST what i needed to read! thanks! and congrats on all your success:thumbup: -
What would you do?!
jrcads replied to lookingtolose84's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi lookingtoloose, I am 25 and live in Western Mass. Ur post is soooo similar to my story and my reasons for WLS. I will be banded 2/11 and am scared out of my mind! but like you, i want to have a family some day, be able to walk up stairs and my feet not be sore. Personally, i feel that there is no other time but now for me! I am taking two weeks off work, I work in people's homes with kids that have dev. disablities and im in school for my masters. It will be hard but we are young and I feel like i can't wait. I have been very open with people in my life of what i am doing. And i have not yet encountered anyone who is not supporitve. I would not be able to do this without their support. Feel free to message me if you have any questions. I just wanted to let you know that someone your age is out there is going threw the same things as you. Jess -
jircads, congrats.I hope all goes well please k i t . Here are my questions I hope they help.
What is the difference between the 3 ports the low profile, the rapid port and the regluar used port? What band do you use? I read that the band called realize band comes with a smaller port. Is 1 band / port more effective then another? I want the low profile. I heard it wasnt as big (not so easily seen or felt). I also heard that there is a 4th port the flip flop that has had alot of complaints. Where will the port be positioned? Do you use stapples, glue or stitches? How often do I get a fill if I feel as if I need a fill before my appt. will that be a problem? What causes a band to erod? What if any signs that your band has eroded? same question regarding a band that has slipped. If I have any concerns/questions after surgery can I call my Dr.? i dont want to talk to 5 different people I rather deal with my Dr.
Thats about ot if i come uo with more b4 I c my Dr. I ll let u no. Michelle
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Hi! I will be banded 2/11, like you, i didnt ask many questions at my first visit with the surgeon. I will meet him again soon and am trying to compile a list of questions. Would you mind sharing yours?? I feel like im forgetting things! good luck!!!
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Hi! I have been on Adderal for many years now, I will be banded Feb. 11 and am nervous about taking my medication after. I take the time release capsule. Have you had trouble swallowing your pill?? I;m glad I found this post!
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Hi!! I'm Jessica and will be banded feb. 11!! My pre-op visit is Jan 27. I'm so excited but starting to get a bit nervous. psyched i found this post with fellow 2/09 bandsters. JayinMA...are you in Mass?
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Hi! For some reason I thought this wouldnt happen for me eaither..but i got approved yesterday and im scheduled for feb 11!! my post op is the 27th and i start the two week preop on the 28th. im so excited and so nervous! congrats to you!!!
