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Hello mom24kiddos, Earlier it has been posted in other threads, please do browse LapBandTalk you will get your answer as well also would you like to know more about Lap Band weight loss surgery diet and exercise... Thanks!

As for as i am concerned, take one cup of coffee in the morning not more than that. Furthermore you can take prescription from your doctor as well.

Most insurance plans cover surgery. Patients should be cognizant that there are out-of-pocket costs, and insurance policies may cover one type of weight loss surgery and not another type of surgery. The patient expenses can vary; patients should contact their insurance company to confirm their policy benefits for weight loss surgery. Insurance Companies and Associations in California: Aetna U.S. Healthcare of California, Inc. Association of California Insurance Companies California Fair Plan Nonprofits' Insurance Alliance of California Personal Insurance Federation of California If you need further information please go through the my favorite section as well.

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I would like to share with you some information on Allergan band as well as J&J band: As you might know that Inamed was bought out by Allergan in 2006. The bands made by Inamed and Allergan have a number of sizes available: 9.75 cm band - holds about 4 cc (It can hold more if needed) 10.0 cm bad - holds about 4 cc (It can hold more if needed) 11 cm band - holds about 9 cc (used only in Mexico and other countries, but not in the US) VG Band - holds between 10 and 12 cc Small AP (Advanced Performance) Band - holds 10 cc Large AP (Advanced Performance) Band - holds 14 cc Your doctor can choose any of these Inamed bands for you. They usually have two sizes handy and determine which one fits your anatomy best when they examine your insides and see how thick the fat pad around your stomach is. The Realize Band is made by the Johnson and Johnson Company and comes in only one size, holding around 10 cc. The Realize Band comes with a website where you can track your progress.

ApprovalProcess would be much easier if you have all these documents, records and all. Obtain all records relating to your weight or weight loss efforts. Patient's weight should be 100 pounds or more than 100 pounds or a BMI more than 40 or more than 35 List of health difficulties realted with obese candidate, for example type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, hypertension, nausea, vomiting, gastroesophageal reflux, stoma obstruction, constipation, dysphagia, diarrhea, and abnormal stools and many more. Begin gathering a five year weight loss history. Number and types of failed weight loss programs tried in the past, if any. This information taken from the lap band surgery insurance section.

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If you want to lose weight, smoking is not the good one for you. Rather than smoking, you should try simple exercises. It would be good for you.

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Dear iwalktheline, At first congratulation to you for your surgery. Right after surgery, you can take a sip of Water or suck on an ice cube. You should not drink more than this. Furthermore please go through this thread, here you can find a post which is posted by me as well... FYI... Thanks...

Hello Playhead, Do not confuse, go through this chart: Week 1 – 2: Full Liquids Week 2 – 4: Full Liquid/Pureed Week 5: Transition to Soft Foods Week 6: Transition to Regular Week 7+ : Regular- Raw Vegetables and Fruits, Lean Cuts of Red meat chewed thoroughly. Exercise is the other key factor to making your weight loss winning and lifelong. Diet alone will help you lose weight, but adding in a daily amount of work out will help you burn calories and fat which will lead to faster weight loss with more results.

Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass, Roux en-Y: A proven efficient operation, with spectacular weight loss, 2 - 3 day hospital stay, and low risk of morbidity and mortality. Laparoscopic Adjustable Silicone Gastric Banding: A less confirmed process, with slower and less dramatic weight loss, 1-2 day hospital stay, and the lowest risk of morbidity and mortality. If shorter hospital stay, compact discomfort and disability, and superior cosmetic results are important to your assessment, the choice of Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass or Lap Band is a choice you should consider. Hope this will helps you...

During this period one of my friend also facing such issue. Take liquids and protein on time. Everything will be ok.

I would get to your doctor and tell them what you are having done. Do gargling with hot (not too much hot) water , helps you a lot...

Do more exercise and also make changes in your eating habits and lifestyle.

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Well said, pregnancy after Lap Band Surgery is better option for you and your child, If you need further information please read Lap Band Surgery and Pregnancy section. For your safety and the safety of the baby it’s very important to avoid becoming pregnant for one year after Lap Band surgery as this is the time where one’s weight loss will be most significant. Good Luck

Overweight causes an enhance in the stage of two key hormones related to fertility – estrogen also known as a female sex hormone and testosterone also known as a male sex hormone. While an increase in these two hormones outcome in excess body hair, uterine cancer and risk in breast furthermore exactly associated to infertility, causing irregular or hefty periods. Weight loss after lap band surgery or gastric bypass results in normalization of estrogen and testosterone, and a come back to usual menstrual cycle and improved fertility. For more information please log on to the free lap band surgery information center and read the section Lap Band Surgery and Pregnancy

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