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It is not that painful. I was only in a lot of pain after the surgery because I had a hernia and they removed it so I stayed an extra day in the hospital. I can say I had pain for about five days and tried to return to work on the sixth day. I dont think you are going to regain your strength back in five days at least give it two weeks. I returned to work on the second week and I was feeling just fine. But everyones body is different you probably can return to work after five days. Good luck and congratulations on your journey.

congratulations to u too

thank you and congratulations to u too

Hey everyone, I had my first fill today since I had the surgery on April 12, 2010. I am doing so well that my surgeon didnt think I needed the fill. I started at 315lbs and I am now at 264, my goal was 200lbs but im going to take it down to 180lbs. So that means that I have lost a total of 51lbs since I had the surgery horray for me. Anyone else had their first fill today? Oh I received 2cc's for my first fill.:biggrin:

Well my surgery is tomorrow and now i'm scared. I wasnt scared at first but now that the day is tomorrow I am really scared can someone help me lol.

I need help I want to know has anyone ever cheated on the pre-op diet. I started my two week diet today and I am so hungry. What should I do.:thumbup:

Dr. John Kellum of VCU Health System is doing my surgery

My surgery is scheduled for April 12th 2010 in Richmond, VA is anyone surgery scheduled that day in Richmond, VA and does anyone have any suggestions.

Does anyone have VAPremier as ther HMO and is getting the lap band surgery I wanted to know how long does it take. Cause I was told that I have to do a six month diet plan with my primary doctor and I wanted to know will i be looking at next year for the surgery cause that is to long. Any advice anyone and im in the richmond va area.

Hello hollins I am also going to do the lap band surgery at VCU but im scheduled to see Dr Kellum. I wanted to know how long does it take to get the surgery date my first app is scheduled on August 20 2009. I also want my insurance to pay which is VaPremier and they are an HMO but they said that I have to go through a six month diet plan with my primary care doctor any advice you can give me.

Hello to everyone im new here and I go to my first appointment ever on August 20th 2009 to talk to my surgeon about the lapband. Its just that I have an HMO and I want to see if they would cover the cost of surgery and consultation. the only catch is I have to see my primary care physician and she has to evaluate me for six months and I have to get all of these tests done on me. Im in the Richmond, VA area and I wanted to know does anyone know how long it will take me to get scheduled for the surgery if I want my HMO to cover all charges. Please dont tell me I probably wont get the surgery until next year. Pleas help