I had my lap band inserted on April 9th and I'm feeling good; a little tired and a little slow but that's getting better. My journey began in September 2011. After my initial consult I realized that I needed time to commit to the changes I knew had to be made if I was going to be successful with the band. I had a lot going on in the last quarter of 2011 so I decided to put the lap band on hold until things settled down. On January 12th I went back to the surgeon's office and began the process. My insurance company did not require much preparation so I was able to get banded a little less than 3 months following this visit.

I am so happy to have found a place to learn about other people's experience with the band. I wish I had come here sooner. I look forward to "speaking" with you in the coming weeks.

Welcome ive not been banded yet but i go see ny dr next week for my consent appt. And my surgerydate will be determind. Little nervous but everybody on here is so nice and helpfull. So glad see your doing great..

I had my lap band inserted on April 9th and I'm feeling good; a little tired and a little slow but that's getting better. My journey began in September 2011. After my initial consult I realized that I needed time to commit to the changes I knew had to be made if I was going to be successful with the band. I had a lot going on in the last quarter of 2011 so I decided to put the lap band on hold until things settled down. On January 12th I went back to the surgeon's office and began the process. My insurance company did not require much preparation so I was able to get banded a little less than 3 months following this visit.

I am so happy to have found a place to learn about other people's experience with the band. I wish I had come here sooner. I look forward to "speaking" with you in the coming weeks.

Welcome! My name is Jen and I was banded in April of 09. This site will be a tremendous help to answer any of your questions you may have!

Hi Jen, I had my surgery on April 13th. 4 days after yours. I'm currently going through the recovery process. Feeling real bloated and most of all gassy. How I look at it, "Beauty is pain". I look forward in communicating with you on our success to Lap Band surgery.

Congrats to you all! @magalis- walk walk and more walking will help with the gas. it usually will resolve after 5 or so days, but until then gas-x strips help too. Hope you are all feeling well. Feel free to PM for anything. Best of luck!

@mags2u, Thanx. I kinda figure that out walking will help with the gassy feeling. I kinda cheated today,"(which I did)" had two of my son's Cheetos, and was surprise all went well. How's is your weightloss progressing?

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I was banded today and I kept having this feeling to be naughty too! I'm not hungry and I don't wanna sabotage myself but for the first time in my life I have to be good! So strange to me.

And if your gonna cheat, I think two Cheerios is very smart!

I was banded today and I kept having this feeling to be naughty too! I'm not hungry and I don't wanna sabotage myself but for the first time in my life I have to be good! So strange to me.

And if your gonna cheat, I think two Cheerios is very smart!

Heeeey! How are you feeling? Were you outpatient or overnight? I absolutely had a great experience there. Congrats. I thought you weren't having surgery until May? So excited for ya! Let me know how you are doing. !!!

I'm alright Maggie! I'm looking forward to a week from now when I'm less gurgly and sore tho. I put the support group meet on my calendar. Ill see you if you can make it!

Heeeey! How are you feeling? Were you outpatient or overnight? I absolutely had a great experience there. Congrats. I thought you weren't having surgery until May? So excited for ya! Let me know how you are doing. !!!

Outpatient. But wondering if I should've stayed just to mess with the nurses....

Here hee