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Who have you told about the LapBand? I personally am not telling many about my surgery. Out of my family only my parents and one of my aunts know and I also have one friend that I have told about it. People have so many different opinions of it and of course there's always the "It's the easy way out" (which is not the case at all) and the "Why can't you just do it the normal way?" which are really my reasons in not telling others.. Changing life-long habits is hard and the last thing I want to deal with is people criticizing and questioning me, so they just won't know.. Which leads to my next question.. What do you tell people when they ask you about how you lost the weight? Obviously there's always the diet and exercise, but do people really believe it? I'm in college and will be having the surgery over out Christmas break, in which I won't see any of my friends for a month so I'm guessing they will probably notice, and I know my family will notice since I don't come home from school that often.. I guess in the end it doesn't really matter what you tell people and if they believe you or not, I was just wondering what yall tell people

I've tried a lot and the only ones I like are Luna.

chocolate Cherry Almond & Cookie Dough, Cal: 180 Protein 12grams.

I use these when I want something sweet. I eat about 1/2 bar.

Good luck on your journey....

Hi..I'm Dee I understand what you are going through. It is a roller coaster ride. I have good days and I have bad days. It will get easier as time goes by. Hang in there and good luck on your new journey.

1. How long have you had your band? I was banded on the 19th of Oct.

2. How much weight have you lost? 33.4 lbs

3. How many fills and unfills did you get until you found the "sweet spot"? I have had 2 fills. 1st was 4.5 cc, 2nd was 1 cc and no I still have not found my sweet spot.

4. If you stick to a particular diet (ie weight watchers, low carb, Atkins, etc) which on works for you? I just do high Protein.

5. How often do you exercise? walk at work but not to much.

6. Does anyone do Yoga and how long did you wait until you started practicing again? No

7. Do you ever drink alcohol? Sip every now and then.

8. What foods give you a problem? Anything dry.

9. Does your port stick out? No

10. How much Water do you get in each day? Between 52oz -64 oz

11. Any tips that will help on the journey? Be patient....everyone is different.

Hi..I was band on Oct 19th. Good luck. It's really hard to find the support you need but I'm here if you ever need to talk.

How are you doing with weight loss? I've lost 26 lbs in the very 1st Dr. appt

How are you emotionally? Good days and bad days.

Are you exercising? No not really. A little walking but pain at the port site.

What is your daily routine? Up at 3:30 eat around 8:00 egg or shake, lunch around 11:00 some type of meat, dinner around 5:00 meat and veggies. I snack on cheese sticks and yogurt.

What has been the easiest thing so far? Eating small amounts

What has been the most difficult? Port pain... burning and tearing

Hi...I was wondering if anyone has had any pain where the port is? I was banded on the 19th of Oct and was doing great till last night. I think I might have slept wrong. Above the port is a burning type pain only when I bend down. It feels like when I first had the band done.

Hi...I was banded on the 19th of Oct. I have my first fill on the 3rd of Dec. I too have stalled on weight lose. I lost 22 lbs but have come to a stop. I was wondering if you have had any problems with the port site? I think I slept wrong and it has irritated the port. I have a burning type pain. I feels like it did when I first has the band done. Good luck on your journey.

Hi..I'm Dee. I am 42 and a mother of 3 girls. I was banded on the 19th of Oct. I would love to be your buddy. I'm here if you need to chat.

I was really sore where the port area is but much better now. I have lost 22lbs since my 1st visit to the Dr the end of Sept. I am eating solids but not able to eat much at all. I have my 1st fill on Dec 3rd.

Good luck on your new journey!!

Hi...I was banded on the 19th. I'm feeling pretty good. Still a little sore at the port area. I'm having a hard time with getting all the Protein in. I had a feel sorry for myself day a few days ago but for the most part I'm good. Good luck.

Hi Melina...Well I'm 2 days post op and doing pretty good. I haven't had a lot of pain. It's really hard to get all the liquid down. How are you doing?

Hi...My name is Dee. I'm 42 and live in Texas. I am getting banded on Tuesday the 19th. I'm looking for a buddy I can talk to and learn from. I haven't told anyone outside my family about this. I'm not ready for the world to know yet. I guess I just don't want to hear all the BS...

I understand how you feel. My date is the 19th and I have butterflies. I know this is the right thing for me it's just a little scary. Hang in there. Good luck...

I too am getting my band done on the 19th. I have my pre-op appt. on the 13th. I was told I didn't have to do the pre-op liquid diet but I'm going to start it on Monday. I think it will help me out in the end. Good Luck and God Bless.....

Hi...My band date is 10/19....Super excite but scared at the same time. I'm going on the liquids starting Monday. My Dr. doesn't have me doing it but I figure I might as well get use to it. Good Luck everyone.

I work CC but my Dr. is in Victoria. I'm getting banded on the 19th. Super excited.