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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.

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

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

Wednesday for me too!!! good luck all

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~~~

LOVEEE LOVE LOVE my Wii fit!! working out has never been so much fun!

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:

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

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!!!

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!

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?

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!!!

Hi Everyone, This is my first post and i am looking for some comfort or advice. I began this process in august 08. i have completed the NUT and psych evals and am going for my second visit with the surgeon on dec 1. i think after this meeting if he approves me everything then gets sent to insurance for approval. However during the last 4 months my weight has fluccuated about 10lbs. At my first visit with the surgeon i weighed around 247 now i am between 255-260. do you think since i have gained he will not approve me for surgery?? i have started to address things that have contributed to my weight and have begun seeing a psych. Has anyone expierenced this? I really hope i am still able to be approved! thanks for taking the time to read this:smile2:

Hello everyone! this is such a great website, im so happy i have found it! well i have just finished my psych and nut evals and am waiting to send everything to the insurance. My question for all you pro's is some tips on meals. I have been trying to practice new behaviors. when exploring the "what did you eat today" thread, some ppl got pre-made or packaged foods from stores. I was wondering what some good examples or easy no-cook meals are? I work full time and am in school for my master's. So i am interested in some meals that i can take with me instead of having to cook at home. Thanks so much!!!!! :regular_smile: