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The October Support Group meeting will be on October 1, 2009 at 7 PM at the Genesis Health Club conference room, 854 N. Socora, Wichita. The topic will be...
1 Sep 10, 2009
7:09 pm

louhmcus
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Don't forget that the new Banded Together forum has launched, and we'll be moving all our activities here over to the new site by the end of the month. Visit...
3 May 26, 2009
7:13 pm

moreoflifeadam
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I'm in Greenwood SC and have been banded since August 2008. It took my last fill which was earlier this month before I felt any restriction. Now I'm losing...
4 May 26, 2009
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Ruthann Bland
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Hello all. I have been apart of this board for about a month now, and the more that i read your messages and hear the stories, i am excited to start my weight...
5 May 26, 2009
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jenjengrins
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Has anyone been banded by Dr. Ian Villanueva?...
1 May 18, 2009
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breeka2004
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I had my Lap Band surgery on Feb. 23, 09 and today started having significant pain at my port site. It seems to be associated with using my abdominal muscles,...
3 May 18, 2009
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Kathy
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I was banded May 12th!!! I'm feeling pretty good now. I was glad to eat something other than clear liquids. I still have some air, but not sure how long it...
4 May 17, 2009
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I am a recipient of the lap band a/o 04/15/09, I have what seems to be tenderness/nerve ending sensational pain, i.e., when my shirt rubs across my abdomen I...
4 May 17, 2009
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It's official! We've launched the new BandedTogether site, so I hope you will take a few minutes to follow the link there and create a profile for yourself. ...
1 May 16, 2009
3:39 pm

moreoflifeadam
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What is a "TT" and an "arm lift"?...
5 May 7, 2009
1:47 pm

Patti Raftery
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I got the call today to schedule my pre-op visit!! I'm so exxcited and can't wait to move forward with this. Thank you all for your help with my couple of...
5 May 6, 2009
1:39 pm

Jennifer
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I had my first doctor's appointment yesterday and he was very pleased with my progress and how straight I was able to stand for only being four days out. He...
1 May 5, 2009
2:31 pm

aberg1991
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I had my TT and Arm Lift at Menorah Medical Center on Thursday, April 30th. They took my back to the operating room about 7:45 a.m. and the doctor came out...
3 May 5, 2009
1:27 pm

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Last week I got a preview of the new Banded Together community, which will be hosted on our website at www.moreoflife.com <http://www.moreoflife.com> , and I'm...
1 May 4, 2009
3:44 pm

moreoflifeadam
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Hi I wanted to know if anyone here fail at the lap band. Al so if anyone went from the lap band to the vsg. I have only lost 1 lb in the last 6 month. I got my...
10 May 4, 2009
2:11 pm

Belinda Minko
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Hello group! I just did the online seminar for lapband tonight. I am 4"11 weighing about 209 which is far over what they want for someone of my height , I...
9 May 4, 2009
2:11 pm

Belinda Minko
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I am interested in discussing the Band procedure. Our doctor's office does prefer the bypass but are willing to do the Realize Band for me. They say it is...
5 May 4, 2009
2:11 pm

Belinda Minko
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I was banded March 31, 2009. So I am 24 days out and feel worse now then I did in the beginning. My port site started draining, did this for about 9 - 10...
3 Apr 28, 2009
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Chrsti Schultz
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I have been cleaning out my closets and drawers for a few weeks now in preparation for a garage sale. Yesterday I removed the rest of the clothes I cannot wear...
5 Apr 24, 2009
8:41 pm

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I hope I'm doing this right. I had the Realize surgery done in August. Never once have I felt any restriction. I've lost about 30 pounds however that was from...
10 Apr 20, 2009
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Chrsti Schultz
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I start my journey on Monday, April 20th with my surgery.  I'm looking forward to being part of this group to keep me motivated and informed of all the...
2 Apr 17, 2009
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carolyn james
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I just reviewed and approved the designs on our improved version of Banded Together. It looks great, and there will be more organized and navigable forums for...
1 Apr 16, 2009
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moreoflifeadam
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I saw commercial after comerical regarding the WLS and decided this is the way I wanted to go after my research.   I I visited various center/hospital that...
4 Apr 15, 2009
1:26 pm

Africa
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How do you know what your ideal weight is? I noticed on the website that it said you had to be at least 75 lbs overweight or a BMI of 40 or more. I am very...
4 Apr 14, 2009
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doug palzer
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Hello everyone! I'm new to this board, but I had a couple of questions for those of you that have gone through the surgery with WTLSC. I had my initial...
7 Apr 14, 2009
1:27 pm

Belinda Minko
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Has anyone gone through the insurance approval process for Preferred Health Systems that Spirit Aerosystems offers it's employee? I'm struggling with this.......
20 Apr 14, 2009
1:27 pm

Africa
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Hi all I am kim and my mom is thinking about having the lap band done but we would love to know more about it (anything really) I know there is risk with...
4 Apr 14, 2009
1:26 pm

Belinda Minko
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Carolyn, Thanks for your thoughts. Pat Congratulations Pat keep up the great work. Had my band on April 1st and have not had any problems. Guess I'm one of...
1 Apr 13, 2009
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Pat Hewitt
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Not sure what to say other than I am glad the surgery is over. I was one of the guyes that had to stay overnight and it was not a good night. I was thinking...
2 Apr 13, 2009
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Bathroom Scale today has me at 288.8 ... 50.2!!!! My 3 Month Banaversary is the 6th of this month!!!...
7 Apr 13, 2009
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