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Divine_swoman    5

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He we recommended by the ladies at true results but I chose him after attending one of his seminars. Didn't find anything negative about him online and yes he's the only surgeon in Houston doing the iband. As far as insurance, none of the carriers are covering the plication because it is still investigational. Good news though, Dr. Wilkenfeld is not charging extra for it.

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Sandrie    23

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Hi ladies. I've read all these pages of comments and this was the thread I was looking for. Need some input please, please. I was looking into getting the lap band all these months and when I went to my doctor he recommended for me to get the iband. I'm really scared and I have 3 kids to take care of. I need to recover as much as I can. So I'm still deciding what to do. My surgeon won't charge me if I decide on the plication.

My surgery is on may 9th so I need to decide quick. Please help??? Oh yeah I want to know if you lose ur hair? I have thin hair already and I don't want to lose it. I'm from California I'm hoping someone is from here too....

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dragonfly2009    5

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I hope we can help you!! Did you get my message?

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Sandrie    23

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I hope we can help you!! Did you get my message?

Hi Teri yes I did. Thanks. When u said u were in and out in 4 hours. Did you mean surgery time or going for surgery and out? My doc say its an additional 30 min for the plication.

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dragonfly2009    5

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Going for surgery and back home!!

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Short and Chunky    230

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Sandre - I was in and out in about 5 1/2 hours..I didn't want to wake up..Hey, I was sleeping good..don't mess with me. I was up and arounf that night and back to work - full time 3 days later. I am 9 months out now and feel great with no problems at all...

Melinda in Florida

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Kami76065    19

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Hi Teri yes I did. Thanks. When u said u were in and out in 4 hours. Did you mean surgery time or going for surgery and out? My doc say its an additional 30 min for the plication.

I got to the surgical center at 10AM, they did't get me back for surgery until 12:30PM, but by 2:30 I was in my car, on the way home. Groggy, and grumpy but on the way, none the less

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Sandrie    23

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Kami,

Hi thanks so you feel good? How long have you had your surgery or did you just get it? I'm thinking I might do this surgery then. I still have till 5/9 to decide. Ahhhhhhh nervous!

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Sandrie    23

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Sandre - I was in and out in about 5 1/2 hours..I didn't want to wake up..Hey, I was sleeping good..don't mess with me. I was up and arounf that night and back to work - full time 3 days later. I am 9 months out now and feel great with no problems at all...

Melinda in Florida

Melinda,

Thanks for the input. How much have you lost?

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Sandrie    23

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Have any of you had problems being on your tummy? And what about massages, I love massages and hope it doesn't affect my tummy. Please lmk thanks

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Kami76065    19

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I just had mine Wednesday. I'm fine. The gas in the chest is painful ans annoying, but not pain meds worthy.

My doc said I could shower the next day, just turn the Water on my back, don't let it run down the front. Seemed simple enough.

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dragonfly2009    5

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Your doing awesome!!

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Kami76065    19

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working today, although prob only half a day.

I'll be showing houses, and thankfully all the ones for today are single story. Not sure I'm up to hiking stairs a doz times!!

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Short and Chunky    230

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Sandrie - OK, I have lost 92 pounds and have around 30 more to go. I love massages too. I had one the week of my sugery (helped me relax) and I had one about 6 wereks post op. No problems. I have had 2 since, done four 5K walks and I do Water aerobics. Other than the weight loss and the occasional PB or sticking issues, you would never know I had anything done. I do eat far less, but anyone we go out with or I do lunch with knows so that is not a problem either..In fact, they are very supportive and will slow me down is I eat too fast.

Melinda in Florida

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Kami76065    19

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At work, kickin' butt! Feeling great. Little tight in the chest, but not bad. Bought a campbells Soup at hand (the heat and sip kind) in the little tumbler thing. I bought creamy chicken, but honestly it's over 10 oz. No way in the world I can get all that down at one time.

Afraid to try anything that isn't liquid just because of the horror stories I hear.

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