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I had my lapband surgery by Dr. Cunneen. I got to say that Cedars-Sinai aftercare was horrible. The surgery however went well and I've had no after-effects. I sinced moved out of the area and haven't been back to get a fill, but even without the fill I've lost 121 lbs and I have had no complications. I had my sugery 7/14/08. Cedars-Sinai was terrible though afterwards and I don't think I'd ever go there. I feel as if I paid WAY too much.

Thanks everyone for the great advice! I am definitely going to look into getting a fill soon then, sounds like. I am noticing that I can get more down, but I am still making healthy choices so I just need to bump up my exercise as well. Thanks!

I've flown since I was banded in July twice and haven't had any issues!

Hey Everyone! I'm new here but I signed up a while back when I was planning my surgery. I was banded on July 14th, 2008 and since then, I've lost 85lbs. My pre-op weight was 348 and now I am down to 265. I'm still losing though I've not been able to exercise as much because of financial reasons (gym membership). My question is this -- shortly after I was banded, I ended up quitting my job and losing my insurance, and then moved out of state. So I have yet to have a fill. I wanted to get one but because my insurance has changed, it hasn't happened yet. But I've gotten a new job and insurance kicks in the first of December. I've been noticing lately that I am able to eat more, which I've taken to mean my pouch must be expanding. That scares me a little. I've had NO complications at all luckily and it's been smooth sailing for me. Over the past couple of months, I've learned what I can and cannot eat, and I haven't had much problems. Changed my diet totally, but I am looking forward to bread. I have had a few kernels of rice and a couple tortilla chips here and there, but I'm fully waiting to eat bread and Pasta and the like until my 6 month mark. I'm not sure how much weight people have lost, but I am wondering if I even need to get a fill. Aren't fills done to counteract the natural expanding of the stomach? I'd love some feedback and to see what people think about my situation! Sorry so long :thumbup: