Hi, I'm Amy & I'm in the Houston area. I'm just starting the process. I went for a consultation and they said they could consider that my first weight loss appointment (Aetna requires 4 prior to surgery). I didn't really think to ask because everything moved so quickly at that point, but how much weight do they expect you to lose? They didn't give me a diet to follow or anything. I'm a little confused. I'm already watching what I eat & exercising, I guess I'll find out more at my 2nd appt in November.

Anyway, I'm happy to find a place where I can get more information & hear success stories.

Welcome Amy, you have come to the right place. I love this site. Whenever I feel myself getting off track, I jump on here and get my mojo back. Loy's of smart people here.

Welcome Amy I'm in Austin. This site is full of lots of loving support. Spend this time doing research, read the threads and ask any questions you may have.

Best of luck to you!

Welcome Amy! Studies and stats show that people getting the lap band can expect to lose 50% of their excess weight. Those are just stats though. It all depends on you! Set your goal and work your butt off towards it. Getting banded was just one piece of my weight loss journey. I've completely restructured my life, and all that together with the band has helped me already lose more than 50% and I'm only 5 months out. It's all up to you! Keep us posted on your journey.

Hi, I'm Amy & I'm in the Houston area. I'm just starting the process. I went for a consultation and they said they could consider that my first weight loss appointment (Aetna requires 4 prior to surgery). I didn't really think to ask because everything moved so quickly at that point, but how much weight do they expect you to lose? They didn't give me a diet to follow or anything. I'm a little confused. I'm already watching what I eat & exercising, I guess I'll find out more at my 2nd appt in November.

Anyway, I'm happy to find a place where I can get more information & hear success stories.

When I first went through the process it wasn't the issue of how much weight to lose, it was about trying to change your life style. Do more exercise and eating better. I would keep a journal and show it to them so they see you are trying to change your ways. Mine was emotional eating and I kept a journal on what I did instead of eat when I was upset. They do like to see some weight loss so they know you are committed. All doctors are different but that was my experience. I lost like 10 pounds before my surgery. Good question though. I was banded Jan. 2010.

I was reading on port pain after a revision. My port twisted and where the port use to be and still after 3 months it hurts like a #!@%#!! 3 months of weight gain and still no relief. Finally a CT Scan on Monday. I have had enough of hearing this is normal. This pain in not normal. I can't even bend over or cough without it hurting. Talk about my doc blowing me off. I had a lot of serous fluid after my revision. I mean a lot!! I was told no concern. See what happens on Monday. I am ready to remove my band. Its been costly and aggravating. My first 1 1/2 years went great then the port flip. I knew something was wrong from the start. NO ONE LISTENS!!! Thank god for this site....

I was reading on port pain after a revision. My port twisted and where the port use to be and still after 3 months it hurts like a #!@%#!! 3 months of weight gain and still no relief. Finally a CT Scan on Monday. I have had enough of hearing this is normal. This pain in not normal. I can't even bend over or cough without it hurting. Talk about my doc blowing me off. I had a lot of serous Fluid after my revision. I mean a lot!! I was told no concern. See what happens on Monday. I am ready to remove my band. Its been costly and aggravating. My first 1 1/2 years went great then the port flip. I knew something was wrong from the start. NO ONE LISTENS!!! Thank god for this site....

I had a revision 2 weeks ago -ended up on ER twice before I had emergency surgery and band removed. Exactly 5 years of up and downs!!! It still hurts like crazy- cant laugh, cough. Went back to work after day 10- but couldnt keep it up. Today it feels as if the shoulder pain is subsiding. Hope so, since i agree- so much pain cant feel normal- Groce to ask- but have you also had lots of diarrhea?? Not sure if normal and inly seeing Dr next week

I had a revision 2 weeks ago -ended up on ER twice before I had emergency surgery and band removed. Exactly 5 years of up and downs!!! It still hurts like crazy- cant laugh, cough. Went back to work after day 10- but couldnt keep it up. Today it feels as if the shoulder pain is subsiding. Hope so, since i agree- so much pain cant feel normal- Groce to ask- but have you also had lots of diarrhea?? Not sure if normal and inly seeing Dr next week

No, no diarrhea. Just awful pain. Its like people don't understand the pain you are dealing with. I feel I will be having it removed if it doesn't subside. See what the CT Scan can pick up. They are doing an oral and IV contrast. Someone said something about a Sonaoma. Spelling??? I had so much fluid build up and it just poured out of my incision after revision. NOT NORMAL!! I am sorry you also had to go through all this. I really thought this was the answer to my prayers. I worked so hard to get there and now I am here and now I may have to let it go....Thanks for chatting with me...