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Great job. Congrats on the kick boxing class too!

I wouldn't worry about 2 surgeries in 1 month either. I wouldn't come clean though. I would tell them that they didn't get all the cyst out and they need to reoperate. I would suspect your surgery will not lay you up too long . Best of luck to you.

I was able to go back to work 5 days post op without any problem. Have you tried the gasx strips? They seem to help me. Good luck.

My insurance had a stat that I had to meet and it was 40 BMI. Does your insurance have that? I went straight to the surgeon. I didn't have to go to my primary. I only went to him for the pre blood work but no referral. I took 5 days off of work. The recovery was really easy. Other than that, best of luck to you.

I didn't have this but I hope you feel better. Congrats on your lapband surgery.

I'm up for 10 lbs by Valentines Day. . I am a slow loser and I typically lose 1 lb a week. Lets see if I can make it to 10.

Hi Barb, my journey actually started 2 years ago . I weighed in at 320 lbs. Prior to my lapband surgery in June I had lost 40 lbs on my own. I was banded June 6th with Dr. McKeen here in San Jose, CA. I am happy to report that I am down another 34 lbs. My goal is to reach another 7 lbs. That will put me at 1/2 way (from 282 lapband to 241) to my goal. If you are researching surgeons just make sure they have done hundreds of lapbands. I heard of one person who used a surgeon who was new and had a really rough time. Best or luck to you. It is so exciting. Keep us posted. Congrats.

I pulled mine off in about a week as well. It hurt a little bit because of the dried blood but it helped them to heal quicker.

Sheila, glad you are going through with it. You will love your band. Sophie, best of luck to you with your decision. The band isn't a quick fix but its a great tool. Hopefully you will decide to go through with it. I don't regret it at all. Its noon and I'm satisified with a protein shake and a bowl of soup. Not like before, that is for sure.

Stina, I thought that was happening to me but it wasn't the case. My doctor said that if I developed a leak there is some solution they can fill the band with that works like fixing a flat tire. I don't know much more than that as my fills have been coming out 100% when I go in. Best of luck to you.

Audree, you can join in on the exercise challenge over in the exercise forum. There is a posting called "exercise today" that is where you challenge yourself and record how much activity you have had. Good luck.

Taz, congrats on your weight loss surgery. It will change your life!

I was on solid liquids fairly quick. I believe on week 2 I was on creamy soups, yogurts, cottage cheese. I don't think I was on clear liquid that long. Good luck. Its worth it.

The only reason why I didn't have gastric bypass was I didn't want everything rerouted. I also wanted to still eat sweets and drink alcohol. Good luck with your decision.

Hi Deb, I didn't have my surgery in Mexico but there is a lot of information out there about it. I would post something under Lapband support specific to Mexico if you want more info. Good luck in your journey. It is well worth it.

Kat, if you don't feel you are strong enough to say something I would simply accept and throw them away. Good luck.

I was 320 before I started the process. I lost 30 lbs on my own before June. I am now down just over 70 lbs. I was a size tight 24 and now I'm a size 20, 18 on top. I had United Healthcare and they covered the entire surgery just not the fills. I've had 4 fills. My doctor is awesome. His name is Robert McKeen here in San Jose, CA. I would change anything. I love my band.

Sounds like you need another fill. I had to have 4 fills to have better restriction. Good luck.

Hi Tammy, you will always have someone that comments about the band. I would highly recommend that you be selective on who you tell. The decision is very personal. You will love your band. I feel like I'll never gain this weight loss back. Congrats on making the first decision on the procedure. Good luck.

I am so happy for you. It will truly be life changing. YOu have been so patient. That is great. Good luck.

Hi Florida, you will love your band. It was the best thing I have ever done. Just wish I had done it 5 years earlier. Good luck.

Hello, at the end of my journey I would have lost 120 lbs. I lost 30 lbs post op. I've been banded since June and have lost just over 30 lbs. I'm considered a slow loser at 1 lb per week. Best of luck to you.

You should be able to go straight to the insurance company and have them answer that. They can look it up for you. My fills are not covered. Good luck.

I didn't have a preop diet, but if I did I'm sure I would have cheated. Don't worry too much. Just do the best you can do. Either way you will be okay for surgery. Good luck.

Its completely normal. I had a major meltdown right before my surgery. Just relax. Everything will be okay.