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Hi Beth, it sounds like you are doing very well. Congrats on your surgery. Good luck.

Hi Janice, welcome to the lapband forum. Best of luck to you getting through the approval and waiting period. Hope its not 2 years, yikes.

Hi Tim, welcome to the lapband forum. I don't know of a doctor but I wanted to welcome you. Best of luck to you in your search.

Hi Charlene, welcome to the lapband forum. I hope your recovery goes smoothly. Good luck.

Jigglypuff. I heard a similar story from a woman who was ill right after surgery and was chronically ill from that day forward. After removing the band she was like a completely new person. Not to say you are the same, but there are definitely rare cases or rejection. Best of luck.

Its okay to ask for a numbing agent. My doctor only uses a numbing agent. That is crazy to be stuck so many times without it. Best or luck next time.

Don't get too hung up on whether or not you are getting all of your protein in. I would sip all day long. Right now you are in the healing stage. You will not die if you don't get in 60 grams a day right off the get go. I would take it slow. You'll do better after the swelling goes down. Hope you went to Dr. McKeen in Utah. He is really good. Good luck.

I'm not your age but I say go for it if you are in good health. The band is great. I have never lost 34 lbs without trying in my life. Best of luck on your venture.

I can't eat pancakes. Hopefully you can.

Yes, I would post it in 2 places. Lapband support and Lapband doctors/facitilies. When you go into those areas you will see the thread link to set up a new thread at the top left hand corner. It should be fairly easy. Good luck.

I had mine out just after giving birth to my 2nd child. Its a very easy sugery. Good luck.

Hi Josy, hope you have a nice Christmas. It must be hard to be alone. Hope you get away from your bulimia as soon as possible. YOu don't want your band to slip . Good luck.

Hi Dolittle, if you want info on Mexican doctors I would put a thread out specific to that question. There are a ton of people out there that can give you good referrences. Good luck.

I agree with Jack. The sensors are at the top of the stomach where the band is placed. My stomach barely growls now. Good luck.

If you chose to eat the baked lays just make sure you chew them really well. You should be fine. I would skip the popcorn.

Hi Hope, welcome to the lapband forum. The lapband was the best thing I've ever done. I chose it as appose to gastric bypass because it is far less invasive. Good luck on your journey.

Hi Achiever, you will love this site. Best of luck to you with your surgery.

Hi Dolittle, it depends on where you live. I live in Northern CA and have a wonderful surgeon out of San Jose. Dr. McKeen is his name. Good luck with everything.

Hi Edie, I think you will be very surprised how well you will do. Keep the faith. The band is a great tool. Good luck.

Sherilynn, that is great. You will lose a lot of weight with your band. How exciting that your surgery is almost a month away. Best of luck to you.

Congrats on the NSV. Doesn't it feel great!?

You can drink alcohol with no problem. Just remember the empty calories but other than that you are okay. Good luck.

Louise, congrats on your impending surgery. I love my lapband. I hope you feel the same after you get yours. Good luck.

Hi Rhonda, I know this is a personal decision, but the lapband has very low minimal affects. I wouldn't trade my lapband for anything. Best of luck to you on your decision.

Good for you. Its nice to surround ourselves in a welcoming environment. Good luck with your lapband surgery.