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The SILS was my no. 1 priority...yes Dr. Holover performed the single incision via my umbilicus. The incision healed in two weeks and I can't even find the scar.

Welcome to Lapbandtalk. You've chosen a good surgeon, Dr Geiss was my second choice (ins coverage issues). In this community you'll learn something new about the tool from other lapanders. Congratulations on making this life changing experience, hope everything goes smoothly for you.

What you are considering is a trend that has already begun. There are numerous of websites where one can trade and/or give away personal items with/to others online. One particular name for a reputable website does not come to mind; however, there is Rehashclothes.com, Dig N Swap, Bigwardrobe.com, Swapstyle, thredUP, and Close Infinite among many others. Check them out thoroughly before you start your trading. Hope this helps...

I remember my situation, it was difficult for me to sleep, I was so anxious. However, I wish I knew then what I know now regarding surgeries and hair loss - I would have taken more Protein at least three weeks prior to surgery to avoid hair loss. Sorry, a moment of aberration -- Try to sleep early to speed up the process...lol. Everything will be okay. Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations!!!

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No, sorry to hear this is happening to you. I found this link to a similar post to yours and another link to a nice little article on signs of lap band slippage just in case anyone reading your post would want to learn of the signs - truly symptomatic. May you have great success on your surgery day. BTW, congratulations on your weight loss.

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Woo hoo! Congratulations. I feel what you say about learning who your friends are, and it is a shame that people could be this way. I guess they were not TRUE friends to begin with. Please keep up the good work.

I had the same question almost a month ago. The first day of my fill, which was at 6 weeks post op (3 weeks ago) I was given the okay for strenuous workout. However, if I were you I'd ask my surgeon/nurse or PA. They will surely let you know.

Awesome - Congratulations!!!

Are you a good candidate for surgery at all with your lung problem? Only a qualified surgeon can answer that. Are you a Lapband candidate? Considering according to the information you provided, I estimated your BMI to be 38.7. With a BMI of 38.7 most probably you would be considered a lap band candidate by most surgeons if you have any 'qualifying' health related comorbidities of obesity e.g: diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and sleep apnea, even with a lower BMI of 35. Some insurances consider chronic headaches, liver disease, and arthritis as comorbidities as well. When there are no present comorbidities, some insurance companies consider one a candidate for lap band when one has a BMI of 40. Why don't you consider having a consultation with a bariatric surgeon? Most are very helpful and can help you determine if you are in fact a candidate. IF so, they will let you know of the following steps you must take re insurance, surgical clearance tests, presurgical testing -- the works. So please make an appointment to see a bariatric surgeon to answer your question if you are a good candidate for surgery with those lung problems. I hope my answer helps you.

I got my first fill on the 9th of March and the PA only found .5 in my band. WHAT?! I can't believe I've been losing weight with little restriction. Anyway, she gave me 1 cc and during the time I felt no discomfort when she inserted the needle. She was a pro and we had established if I needed the next fill sooner I could go back two weeks early - before my second fill is due (April 6th).

Hi Donnie, Realize that the recommended amount of weight loss per week is 1-2 lbs if I'm not mistaken, so you are losing weight within a healthy pace. At times it may seem as though the scale is not moving, however this may not mean you are not still losing fat, perhaps you are gaining muscles which weighs more than fat and perhaps even losing inches. May I suggest, that perhaps you invest in a bioelectrical impedance device (example here) to really keep track of your weight loss in terms of FAT. This device has really worked for me whenever the scale fails me. IF the case is that you want to lose weight faster then there are a lot of factors to consider: 1). Make sure you are keeping your fat, Protein carbs intake in check - perhaps you may want to eat more protein to speed up your weight loss. 2). IF you are already eating the right way, then change your exercise routines a bit, exercise a bit longer than your last routine. 3). Don't weigh yourself during your menstrual cycle because Water retention may cause your weight loss to plateau for the duration of your period -- you will lose the water weight eventually. 4). I don't know how many meals you are eating... but it is advisable to eat only three meals a day and drink plenty of fluids. I share with you that I am on a high protein diet only eating three meals a day and replacing one of those meals with a doctor-approved complete meal-shake or protein-shake. 5). Please eat enough to prevent your body from dropping your metabolic rate down which is its natural reaction to starvation. To not be hungry, I divide my portions wisely throughout the day and at the end of the day I learn that I am only eating 800 - 900 cal a day, and satiated. One repeated practice I've kept during my weight loss endeavors is to plan trips/events ahead of time to which I need to look resilient for, or at least close to fabulous -- this is great motivation for me. There is a Greet and Meet held every year in Las Vegas by the Weight Loss Surgery Foundation of America (http://wlsfa.org/) on 5/13 - 5/15, however one could truly benefit from arriving days earlier and leaving days later to enjoy Vegas while there. IF interested, Antonia is the name of the founder and and this is her youtube channel. I will be meeting with Dr. Katzen, a plastic surgeon (who will be speaking on the seminar on 5/14) to discuss a low-profile-port surgery once I hit goal. My husband will be accompanying me there but we don't plan on spending too much time on the seminar "convention" since I've made future reservations to an Opera show, among other things I would like to do there. My aim in sharing this, is to share my weight loss tips and what works for me in hopes that it might work for you. Because planning events ahead of times always gives me something to look forward to and the extra oomph needed to stay focused on my weight loss goals. Last, but not the least 6). Please be patient, please don't stress yourself, you will do wonderfully. Personally, I believe it is best to lose the weight at a slower healthier speed to not have to deal with excess skin later. I have noticed how "lapbandsters" vlog their weight-race on youtube and have seemingly lost more weight than myself within the same time frame, but you know what?!-- THIS is what motivates them. Everyone's individual genetic and medical conditions are not the same therefore comparing myself to any WLS patient or any other individual for that matter, is not an option for me. AND since body size, weight, age and activity levels are different-- the end results just won't be the same. All the best to you.