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This surgery was the easiest surgery I have ever had. That being said, restriction is key to weight loss. It took me about 6 months to get good restriction. If you can be patient with the band it will do the trick. Good luck with your decision.

Terri, I had lippo on my chin (double chin) 6 weeks ago and its the best procedure I had done. I am so pleased with the results as well.

Hi Steph, congrats on moving forward. You will love the new you!

Spanx go up above your bra line. You should try them.

I would go down to 1.6. Even .1 can make a difference. I wouldn't be able to deal with the hunger and weight gain. Good luck.

Stick by your guns and go with Lapband!

Once you feel comfortable at the port site. Probably 2 weeks.

I'm in CA and my doctor is $15k self pay and $200 per fill.

Don't feel bad. My top weight was 320. I am down over 100 lbs now. It can be done. Good luck.

Does a timeout really work if your 7 year old calls you a name? I need some help learning out to displine him. All I know is spanking or the threat of spanking.

Hi Samantha, my name is Julie and I've been banded 2 years. At first you will not be able to consume much because you are swollen. Just sip as much during the day as possible. Your hunger will come back in a couple weeks. It is very important that you follow the doctors diet to a tee. It helps your sutures heal which make your lapband in place. Once you reach 6 weeks you will be able to get fills. You need to be patient during that time. It takes several fills to get full so you need to be patient. Good luck.

Your insurance company should know. I would start with them first. They typicall have a booklet or online assistance.

Hi Brandy. I had my tummy tuck at least 20 lbs from goal. If you can get down to 15 lbs to goal your outcome may be better. I do still have some upper abdomenal fat. Good luck. I would go for the consult now.

I am not in Virgina, I am in CA. I had a tummy tuck self pay and it included removing the pannus and lippo. It ran me $11,600. Your state may be cheaper. I have heard of the $8k range.

Renee, my doctor had me wait 3 weeks after my plastic surgery to have another fill. I would wait a few weeks and go for it. Sounds like you have a positive outlook which is most important. Good luck finding a new surgeon.

Wendy, this is very common. I had .5 removed for plastic surgery and .3 didn't do it when I went in 2 weeks ago. I wouldn't be surprised if you even needed more than 5.5. You have to wait and see. I would go back to 5.5 and see if you get any symptoms again. Good luck.

You can depend on us. We are here for you. That being said, it is very normal for you to be emotional. I cried big time before surgery. Everything will be okay. This should be an exciting time for you. Good luck.

I would definitely research a couple surgeons and meet with them now. I would choose the one you feel more comfortable with. Good luck with your decision.

You will not be as hungry and you will get full faster once you have good restriction. Often times it takes many fills and months to go by before you reach optimal restriction. Good luck.

Hi Kate, I have a size 16 jean that I am trying to get into now. My goal is 15 more lbs so hopefully they will.

The best thing you can do is take your husband to a seminar as well. He'll come around. Good luck.

I have a low profile port. He installed it when I had my surgery so I don't know much about swapping them out. I have lost 85 lbs and do not even see it. My fills are just as easy too. Good luck.

It takes quite a few fills to get good restriction so you need to be patient. Keep going back until your meals last several hours. Good luck.

Sounds about right. My tummy tuck and thigh lift took 4.5 hours.

Dr. Robert McKeen at South Bay Bariatrics is awesome. He operates out of Good Samaritan Hospital. Self pay I think he is about $15k with $200 per fill. He is wonderful.