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Travelgirl, I am feeling a ton better today. I remember last year when she wasn't there for me and was very judgemental about an affair I had. It goes both ways when she says I wasn't there for her. I think it may be overdue. Thanks for the post. I really appreciate it.

I went to a C cup from a D and I've only lost 47 lbs. You will definitely shrink.

Sharon, all of that will change when you get a fill.

Batty, congrats on being banded. You will love it.

Marlene, welcome to lapband talk. Good luck with your surgery.

Ash, can you go back in for a fill to gain some additional restriction?

Hi Pretty Penny, congrats on your weight loss to date. Best of luck to you.

Donelle, I don't have a gallbladder and I was fine getting the surgery. Good luck with your seminar next month.

Sunta, thanks for taking the time out to post. I am feeling much better about the situation today. You are right, I need to make some new friends!

TracyinKS, I hear you. I am done with her. I have begged for forgiveness and just about everything else. I have done my part, she obviously does not care to do hers. So the relationship is over.

What a loser, get a life.

My doctor makes you wait 6 weeks after being banded. He then makes you wait 2 weeks in between. Good luck.

Congrats on being banded soon. You will love being banded. Good luck to you!

That is the beauty of this forum. You can come here without judgement for support. I support your girlfriend 100% for opening up to us. I'm sorry that you feel she was shitting on you. Good luck to the both of you

Very cool. I wish I had it!

Hi Morgan, the lapband is a great tool. You will not be as hungry and when you get fills you will have good restriction. Keep in mind that for some of us, the weight loss is slower. You can lose an average of 1-2 lbs per week. Good luck.

Without fluoro mine are $200.

Hi Christel, would love to help you. If you are banded by Dr. McKeen his fills are $200 each. My insurance does not cover them. I have a 10cc band which holds 4.2ccs. I am at 3 ccs now and have hit my sweet spot. I can only consume about 1k calories a day, unless I drink alcohol. If you want to find out more you can always call Dr McKeen's office and meet with him individually. I did that and it really helped me. He is great. Let me know if you have any other questions.

I agree with Natliec. Your band isn't working until you start getting fills. You are in the healing stage right now.

Mine does fills every 2 weeks until you get to optimal fill level. Good luck.

I've been banded almost 9 months and I still don't get that hungry. Today I am a bit hungry though. I had a protein shake for breakfast, a non fat triple latte from Starbucks, a cheese stick and a yogurt. I'm going to go reach for some almonds in a few minutes. I try and stick to 1k calories a day or there abouts. If you start feeling more hunger you can always get a fill. That really can help. Good luck.

I've lost 76 lbs including my preop diet and I'll definitely need a tummy tuck and some lipo when I am done. I am looking forward to it.

Mine was an overnight stay. The surgery was a breeze. I was back to work within 6 days. No problems to report, not even gas.

Since you don't have too much to lose you may find yourself a slow loser at 1 lb a week. That is the average weight loss so keep that in mind. I don't know how many calories you take in during a day so it is hard to figure out where you need to be. You may have to only eat 800-1k calories for optimal weight loss. Good luck.

I really hope so. I wrote her an email on Sunday telling her how sorry I was for everything. I hope she can forgive me.