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  1. I have been banded for 3 months now. Love it!!! Would done it over again without thinking! I was little gassy after surgery but not in pain. Had gallbladder out the week before and that was worse than lapband surgery. And honestly that wasn't bad at all! Good luck!
  2. Hi I have been banded one month today! Would do it all over again!!!
  3. Went for two week post op visit this past wednesday...lost 26.4 pounds!!! Feeling really good! Still get hungery but I know when I get first fill after holidays that will help! Hope everyone who got banded or getting banded has happy holidays!
  4. I am 5 days post op..gas is almost going! Gas was easier with lapband than gallbladder surgery! I just hope I am getting in enough water and protein! Hope it gets better for you!
  5. Tomorrow is my BIG day!!!!! Getting nervous and excited!!!
  6. I went back and forth for one year myself! Well I am getting banded Dec 2! Its a tough choice but only you can make it. I really think you will find the support on here that your looking for! This ladies are awesome and will help you with everystep! Good luck!
  7. I am a low BMI but still a week before i get my band! Let me know if anyone responds to you! good luck
  8. Had bloodwork done today! Getting excited and nervous all at the same time!
  9. Surgery is Dec 2nd!!! Had gallbladder out 10/30/09! Dr said lapband surgery is easier!
  10. Had my gallbladder out in preparation for lapband! Gallbladder surgery was very easy so hopefully lapband surgery will be smooth sailing!
  11. I am still having fears!!!! How does it feel when you take that first sip after surgery? I am so afraid of choking and getting things stuck?
  12. Hi! I chickened out on my lapband surgery yesterday! Maybe you can encourage me with some of your experience!!!
  13. Hi....I need advise! Had to have gall bladder removed past friday for lapband surgery scheduled for wednesday!!!! Has any of you had this done in this order? Is the lapband as bad as having gall bladder out? Man i am so sore!!!!! HELP!!!

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