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I would not do it again. That said, now that I have had it done, I need to make it work. I truly hope that your journey will be successful and empowering. blessings to you.

Then what is wrong with me? What is everyone talking about? I can eat bread- I could eat all day and not feel full ( I don't eat all day though) What is the matter with me? As usual, i feel like a failure-sigh. I don't admit this to the general public-but here i figure it's safe to speak up. I hope that's o.k.

thanks for sharing with me. You've made me feel better!

I'm not being snarly or sarcastic-but i don't feel full after eating, and I've never vomitted. why is this whole experience not working for me??:w00t:

You are not exceptional here! I have not lost weight and feel even more pressure to do so because it cost $16,000 dollars ($1,000 more than I make in a year) I wouldn't do it again

Has anyone been told to wait 45 minutes after eating to drink? I had my first fill, got half way home and had to go back because I had horrible heartburn. The nurse took out all the saline she had put in. It took a lot of needle pricks and it was really unpleasant. I live almost three hours away from the surgeon...sigh

Hi cindy. Thanks so much for replying. I live in Ontario canada, but you have given me a great ball park figure. Thanks again. Lyn

does anyone know what it should cost to have a "fill" by another surgeon other than my own? I have distance and weather problems. Thanks :0)

I don't really know what I want-wait!!! i want my husband to kiss me and recognize me for more than just his really good friend.

Thanks very much for this information. I was banded 4 weeks ago. Question please: I need to have B12 injections because I don't have an intrinsic factor. What happens if I take a multi vitamin that has B12 in it?

I've only been at this for 4 weeks and can't say I'v got the hang of it yet. I see people on the board who lost a lot early post op on the and I feel annoyed with myself that I gained back 1 lb from the 12 I lost on the pre/op diet. somebody please tell me that this is not the end of the world, and I can be susscessful. Thanks.

I'm from Canada. Low carb/higher protein. Protein always at beginning of meal

I have been having the exact same issue-what the heck is going on? also re bandages-I took them off my self and re butterflied an area I was not happy with-just did it-I'm an EMT. Also put polysporin on the 3/4 healed incision. Now i put vitamin E on the scars. Mine are not nice-long (in my mind 2") it-(checked with doc)

Hi. I'm brand new. I don't know how to post to a comment made by a person that helped answer an initial comment, but thank you to the person who said "don't let tomorrow get in the way of today" I want so much to be part of this community. i don't know anyone who has a lap band, and I feel very discouraged and alone in this process. I was"banded" 3 weeks ago. Thanks in advance everyone.