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I also have a Realize Band filled to 7.5 cc's.

Thanks for the PS surgery information. Now I am interested in the KMart adventure but probably not on this website. Get some rest and thanks again. :smile:

Hi, Was your surgery painful and did you have an inpatient stay or was it an outpatient surgery? Sorry if I am coming into the middle of the conversation and you have already answered these questions?

Hi Ann, I am 58 years old, had my lap band surgery on 12-18-08 and have lost 45 lbs without any weight gained back. I have lost very slowly, I am sure because of my age and that I have learned how to work around my band but I can sincerely tell you that I would have the surgery many times over because of Dr. Francis, Orange Coast Memorial Hospital and Staff and the results I have had with the band. Most people lose faster than me but that is because they follow the diet and exercise plan exactly and I admittedly do not.:tt1:

How many fills have you had?

Yvonne, The account of your LB experience has really helped me. I will start questioning my decision once I get my surgery date and reading your posts help me. I am glad to hear you feel so much better.

Thank you Charlene. That helps.

Charlene K Would you please explain to me what a supervised diet is and what process you are following? I have to follow one for six months supervised by a doctor and a letter summarizing the process won't work. I would very much appreciate your guidance with this question.

Diane, Don't be so hard on yourself. You have gone through a lot physically and mentally and you are done except for a few pounds. That must be a weird feeling. You sound tired. Rest up, spring is coming and that 10 lbs will be gone before you know it.

Julie, What is a mons lift?

Dr. Leporte and Dr. Francis are in Fountain Valley (Orange Country) and they will take patients that had their surgeries in other countries.

Paula, What kind of diet pills do you take? Is it OK to take diet pills with the band?