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i dont know how he knows what size. ill ask him. when i went for band i didnt know much. there wasnt a lot of info available to me then. it is good that people have a lot more information today.

i take one asprin a day. i hope this wont cause problems.

dr. huacuz showed me my band before surgery . i opened the box and filled out a card ........ i also had the band checked the day after surgery. he took me for floroscopy to check to make sure fluids go down and so i could see how it worked. i thought he only uses the inamed bands. so far i havent had any trouble , except for a bout of reflux .... i had to stop eating before bed... plus i think that smoking increases the chances of acid reflux....... i finally quit smoking , so no more acid reflux, also i dont keep my band as tight. people should always see the band before surgery and sign the card. i carry that inamed card with me. it has the serial number and band info..... if i ever have a problem with the band i can call the company.. if the band is defective i think they will replace but you still have to pay a doctor to do the replacement. usa fills has a place in las vegas for fills. you can check them out online. they can do floroscopy now too.......

OMG! i hate that stuff. makes me all shakey and cranky. yuck. maybe it will work for you. i dont like that it made my brain too busy, like i was thinking too much and all intense..... i cant take it at work. cant concentrate. in my field you HAVE to be 100 percent. so i say no.

once a shoe whore , always a shoe whore. and yes.... i need that bag to match my shoes........ i could be up all nite..........does anyone else have a sore jaw!!! lol.

i cant eat steak with my band. so if i had to do it over again. id eat the steak......... but i love steak and i even had a dream about eating steak. thats sad huh!! good luck with your band........

if it were me, and i could get banded in canada . i would not want to travel so far . but, i did get my band in mexico and i have only good things to say about my experiences there..... so if you are willing to go that far, then you can find great doctors........... also you can get botox cheap!!!!! i like to get it all when im down there. botox. fills, sun and fun.

i had my surgery in oct 2005 . lost over 100lbs. started smoking. lost more. quit smoking. gained 15lbs. now running and walking along with show jumping and dressage . still trying to lose the 15lbs..... my horse would like it too........ its like my body says no. but i need to just keep trying. trying to stay motivated.......

I ADMIRE YOU EFFORTS. keep up the good work. no clue why you dont lose. i cant eat over 1000 cals per day without gaining. but i dont work out as hard as you. good luck

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do you have a band or are you thinking about it. im really fortunate that i did not have a weight problem till my late 30's , but i did try too to lose weight with a personal trainer and all the diets. fact is ....i want what i want when i want it. so pizza was too hard to turn down. the band FORCED me to eat less. thats what it took for me to lose the weight. i feel bad that you have people like that around you. im sure they have good intentions. they are simply lacking knowledge........ unless they have been there they dont know. good luck and maybe your reaction is due to the frustration. i can understand that frustration. its like you try and fail and people think you dont care about yourself. well it isnt true. someday people will see that obesity is more complex than we know...... i think we are just starting to learn ............. good luck with the band.....

SWALLOW!! that costs extra.

good luck. i hope all goes well. ive heard good things about this doc. i didnt want to wait or deal with the insurance, so i went to mexico. but i wish i was closer to my doctor. its good you will have support so close by.

tracey. if you try to run , does it hurt? if not maybe just jog and walk alternating . you might need to ease back slowly. did the tummy tuck hurt much.??? i had my arms done and it was no sweat and no pain. just some pulling and numbness. i want to get tt in the fall if im buff enough. im not ready yet.

i just bought the magazine, RUNNING TIMES, it has lots of good training advice and good product reviews. articles on footwear and gear. check it out.

how did u get the broken rib? thats just sick and wrong

wow. cool . i want to hear from someone who has had this done. anyone going for this soon? let me know.

YES , im very grateful that i havent had any complications. the band has been the only successful way for me to lose and keep the weight off. i was afraid to have any surgery that would cut my stomach. i like the fact that the band can be removed. i just hope i never have to go there....

I have had 3 surgeries with dr. huacuz. all my experiences have been great. THANKS DR. HUACUZ. some people have said some negative things on here about dr.huacuz. im really surprised since i have only good things too say. i hope everyone checks and does the research and finds the doctor that is right for them. some people say these posts are fake , that some are designed to slam a doctor or promote a doctor. i am a real patient and i have seen first hand this doctors care and concern for his patients. whom every you choose i hope you have a safe and successful weight loss experience. i have and im so grateful for my band. i hope i can keep the weight off. so far so good.

i wrote off mine .

i take liquid vitamins. i cant swallow those big pills. i take one chewable asprin a day. i can swallow that ok. i also drink liquid l-cartanine, oh crap i cant spell anything........ but it works for me. good luck. nothing worse than being too tight and not getting liquids down. i hope i never go through that again......

i run along the river and the trails are so beautiful. i run with my dog. i dont know for sure, but i think im about up to a mile without stopping. thats jogging. the terrain can be sandy or bumpy. good workout on the legs........ i walk and then run again. all together im out for a good hour. my dog was starting to look like he needed a lapband , so we both are getting skinny........ i try to do 5 days a week.

ive been to dr.verboonan "clinic" . not in a nice area of town. kinda scary. everyone seemed really nice and friendly. i went there for a fill once. never again . i didnt feel safe . just my opinion. some places are nicer and more modern than others.......

where do you live. maybe someone on here lives close by and can help you.

i have no regrets. i thank god and my doctor for my band. i will say there have been some scary moments, some acid reflux, and unfill emergencies. overall i say it has all been worth it. i did not have to deal with insurance. luckily i am able to afford self pay;)