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Hello Everyone. I'm going to be banded on August 18th. Excited and nervous at the same time. Has anyone had an experience with Dr. Juan Corvala at the Hospital Angeles in TJ, Mexico. Yes, it soun Read More...

Introductions | Posted by Tinkerbull on 07-25-2008 - 12:58 AM

I'm Kimberly and I had my Lap band surgery on June 2, just 7 weeks ago and I'm kind of disappointed in the Lap band. I had my first fill a week ago and there is no restriction. I'm so afraid I'm going Read More...

Introductions | Posted by Arose252 on 07-25-2008 - 12:45 AM

Hi all.... I am still at the beginning of the process...however I am wondering if wine is allowed post-op? I work 2nd shift as a nurse and enjoy a glass when I get home while checking email, or watchi Read More...

POST-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers (NEW) | Posted by Annie0341 on 07-25-2008 - 12:16 AM

I am in the process of shopping for personal health insurance. Which insurances are most low BMI band friendly? Any thoughts or suggestions?

Insurance & Financing | Posted by headin_to_mxico on 07-24-2008 - 11:40 PM

Hey Everyone! Okay so I went to the doctors yesterday for the blood work, etc.. Now I am waiting for my insurance to clear me..The nurse that is doing most of my paper work says my insurance is very Read More...

PRE-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers | Posted by Missprdiva on 07-24-2008 - 11:25 PM

I posted this on another thread but it may have been the wrong one. Can someone tell me what happens when the band is filled to its limit? My last visit to my GP kind of confused me because he told me Read More...

POST-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers (NEW) | Posted by jazie on 07-24-2008 - 11:20 PM

Hi everyone, I am new to this site. My best friend had the lapband surgery in may and is doing great. Today my husband and I had our first consoltation for the surgery. He is gonna do the bypass as h Read More...

Introductions | Posted by lavenderlady on 07-24-2008 - 10:16 PM

Hi, I had been having no restriction at all so got a 3.5ccfill today now have 7cc's in a 10 cc band. Drank water after the fill ok. Came home and tried some cream soup for dinner and have done not Read More...

Lap-Band Fills | Posted by elaine3758 on 07-24-2008 - 10:07 PM

Hello, I have a question for post-banders I was wondering is there things that you just cannot eat anymore? I'm Pre-Band myself and I was wondering if any of my favorites are gonna be on the Cannot Ea Read More...

POST-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers (NEW) | Posted by xgrl on 07-24-2008 - 10:06 PM

Oh my gosh...I am SO HUNGRY. This is the hardest thing I have ever had to do. I'm only on day 6 of my post-op diet. I have to be on all liquids for another whole week and I am about to lose it. Ho Read More...

POST-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers (NEW) | Posted by PDXBandster on 07-24-2008 - 10:03 PM

I am from Long Island, NY and have surgery performed yesterday. After the procedure, everything was fine with just a but of soreness. Today was the first day I could leave the hospital and I am findi Read More...

Introductions | Posted by baker46 on 07-24-2008 - 09:59 PM

Has anyone had the band from nc? I am ghoing to the first meeting on August 5th.......:thumbup:

Doctors and Hospitals | Posted by angelx5 on 07-24-2008 - 09:43 PM

Hi everyone, I'm scheduled to be banded on September 30 :thumbup: and have been following the threads on this forum for several months now. The other day when I was eating raspberries it occurred to Read More...

Introductions | Posted by simon on 07-24-2008 - 09:26 PM

Hi Anyone have any experience with BCBS of Minn.? I am in thee 6 mos waiting period, BMI just 35.5 with 3-5 confirmed co-morbidities Not sure what my changes are for getting approved, but my doc says Read More...

Insurance & Financing | Posted by lovedove on 07-24-2008 - 09:24 PM

HI ALL JUST BANDED MONDAY JULY 21, 2008:lol::thumbup::tt2:. EVERYTHING GOING GOOD SO FAR HOPE IT STAYS THAT WAY:thumbup:. OTHER THAN BEING SORE AND I ALSO STARTED ITCHING WHERE I AM HEALING FROM THE Read More...

POST-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers (NEW) | Posted by starlight on 07-24-2008 - 09:03 PM

I know when I signed up for my surgery I had all sorts of high hopes this was the be all-end all and my life was going to be what I finally wanted it to be. Well as many of you know that's not what happened to me. For those of you who are not familiar with my story, I'll give you the brief overview. Read More...

It’s like when the new car smell leaves and we start treating our Twenty Five thousand dollar car like a Five hundred Junker. It’s the same principle the newness of it all has faded and we feel like we can revert back to old eating habits. I don’t think we set out to do this on a conscience level; b Read More...

How many of us have been "on a diet" for most of our lives? Too many, in my opinion. Not just because it's bad for our health or because diets don't work. It's bad for our mental health too. It leads to something I call "Dieter's Mentality." If you have Dieter's Mentality, you need to cut it out b Read More...

I’ve spent a lot of time in airports lately. That means that I’ve spent a lot of time at the news stand, scanning the covers of magazines, looking for some nice relaxing reading material. In my browsing, I’ve been struck by how magazine articles emphasize making changes or starting something new. Read More...

Some of my friends have suggested that I start writing a blog about my process to get a lap-band, so here goes. My process started in June. One of my friends is going to have Read More...

Blogger : JasonSWrench 07-25-2008 - 12:32 AM
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I was approved on 7/21 and I am now waiting for my date for surgery. The doc's office will not schedule me until they have the letter from UHC:frown::mad: So more waiting but Read More...

Blogger : southerngirl24 07-24-2008 - 10:51 PM
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Hello All, Well, I went to see Dr. Allen today and I have lost 27 pounds in two months. I recieved my first adjustment and WOW it felt so weird. It really didn't hurt, but Read More...

Blogger : csummer10 07-24-2008 - 06:57 PM
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So here is where I'm at so far. I started a new job 90 days ago and found out they cover the Band on their insurance. I've always had a porblem with keeping weight off so I Read More...

Blogger : debgoodman 07-24-2008 - 06:32 PM
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7/24 - 10 weeks out, 30.5 pounds down, from 271 to 240.5 Well, I'm truckin' along, and although it SEEMS slow to me, I just realized it actually hasn't been all that slow Read More...

Blogger : Hope4K 07-24-2008 - 02:55 PM
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OK I am 8 days out and Im feeling pretty good. This morning I got up and the scale did not move. That is very odd since I consume maximum 300 cal a day and before the surgery Read More...

Blogger : emily111 07-24-2008 - 02:28 PM
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PRE-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers
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POST-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers (NEW)
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Introductions
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November 07 Bandsters
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Lap-Band Fills
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on 07-25-2008 - 12:51 AM

Feb 2008 Bandsters
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Introductions
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South Carolina Local Lap-Band Support
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After my Lapband

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on 07-25-2008 - 12:41 AM

Before my Lapband

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Pictures of my journey over time

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Pictures of my journey over time

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Pictures of my journey over time

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on 07-24-2008 - 10:48 PM

Pictures of my journey over time

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on 07-24-2008 - 10:48 PM

Pictures of my journey over time

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on 07-24-2008 - 10:48 PM

Pictures of my journey over time

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Pictures of my journey over time

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on 07-24-2008 - 10:43 PM

Pictures of my journey over time

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