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So far I just want a pair of American Eagle jeans, since I never got to wear them growing up. wore 18 in the 6th grade so I skipped all of the clothes everyone else was wearing. Just hoping I can get them. I am soo short so I am not sure how much I will have to lose to get there.

I just got banded on 8/11 and although I am only a few days out, I feel great. I can't really say I have had any bad days. I was up and walking right after I got out of recovery and didn't even fill the pain meds they gave me at discharge. My cuts still hurt a little but nothing major. I think it is different for everyone. Just go into your surgery with a good attitude and determination to change and everything will be great.

While I do not have Fibromyalgia, I have have been taking Cymbalta for my depression. It is also used to treat Fibromyalgia. I have had depression for years but this is the first medicine I feel that has actually helped me feel better.I use to be constantly tired, but now I feel so much better. ...not sure if that helps at all.

August 11th!! just found out today

thanks everyone. So all of my pre-op stuff went well and I got my date today. I'm pretty excited now. Aug 11 is my surgery date.

yep all of your piercings will be fine. I use to take my tongue ring out for 8hrs for work. So no worries

I think the decision is different for each person and what your surgeon recommends. For me the band seem to be the best option because I am so young and was what my parents thought would be better. Both of my parents and three others in my family have had GBP and some of the problems that come with it were not what I wanted. My mother experienced the nutritional deficiencies and developed anemia as well as hair loss. I think if you can get the same weight loss results without the other problems that is the best option.

Just wanted to say hi. I am 21 and a senior at Concord University in WV. Majoring in Grapahic Design and Studio art. I am also soon to be banded!

I actually had my scope this morning. It is a really good thing to have done just to check that you don't have any ulcers or any other problems.

Hi, just thought I would post one here. I am from Clarksburg and I am hopefully being banded soon at WVU with Dr. Akkary. I have a pre-op appt the 22nd along with a psych eval and a scope. I am also self pay because my insurance is ridiculous.