Hello and welcome. You are right about us needing to write more often. I had my surgery on Oct 24th (4 weeks ago today). I've lost 20 lbs and am very...
I had the band surgery on 6/26/06 and it seems like i can eat alot.....I have lost 65 pounds in the last 4 months but for some reason its like i cant see it or...
Did anyone find this to be true after their surgery? I am not getting full, I am starting to worry, my first fill is not for 4 more weeks, I am walking 4 miles...
I'm attending the seminar Oct.24 With Dr.C and I just want to know from the people that have had their surgery for a while are you experiencing skin issues or...
new to the site and everythng about it.wanting to get info/advice about lap band surgery.signed up for class at va bch.very nervous.always walking into a ...
Hello to all, Its been a while since I have wrote a message, but I read the postings that come up everyday, if there are any. My name is Dottie, and I am a...
Thanks, Jack. I'll experiment with the chicken salad; it's one of my favorites. I was feeling adventureous yesterday so I decided to watch the Food Channel on...
Everyone has such good ideas and it's good to know others are dealing with the same things - eating too fast, stuff getting cold, etc. Thanks for sharing all...
Hello everyone. I live in Va Beach and I am scheduled for the Lap band on Oct 24th. I was wondering how long you each were in the hospital (time wise). I'm...
Hello everyone I am new to this group and I was wondering when they perform this surgery do they cut you straight across or are there just a few places that...
Am I correct that when you have a meal, you are not supposed to drink your beverage with the meal? If this is correct, what is the timespan before and after...
I too am just in the planning stages of getting the band. My insurance will not pay anything on it until after Dec 1, so am just trying to get educated first....
Hey all, I'm a new member to this group. Actually I'm 'jumping the gun' a bit as I have NOT had the procedure... yet. I thought it would be a good idea to do a...
I am approaching my lap band surgery date and realize this entails a total eating change. A couple of questions are: are the protein "shakes", etc for life;...
Hi everyone. I have become a new member just today and look forward to sharing with all of you. My lap-band surgery was just last Monday, Aug 21st by Dr....
Hi everyone, I am seriously considering having this procedure done but first I have a few questions that anyone can give me insight on. Does anyone regret...
Hi Veronica: I don't know what size band I have, I just know that I got a 1cc fill on my first fill.. Water seems to be a great idea. How do you know when...
Hi all! My name is Amy, and I have been banded since june 16, 2006. I find as many of you that I can eat more now, and am having a hard time sticking to only...
Hello! I've been reading through the posts to this group. I am considering this surgery. I'd like to share with you where I'm at and please let me know where...
My Bandette and I are home from the hospital 7/19/06. Feeling pretty good for the first full day post op today. Looking forward to fat loss and a smaller me in...
Thanks for responding, This support group is not as active as I hoped. I will try the Isopure. How everyone weight loss going? when were you banded?...
I'm happy to hear folks are really losing weight. looking forward to meeting all of you at the next meeting. I'll be offcially banded by then and a loser...
Have any of you tried the smartforme liquid protein shakes? Or any of the othe products like the soups? I don't know about you but I need to save alitle...
Hello everyone! It must just be me I don't know if I am doing something wrong or what but it just seems like I eat way to much to feel full. Does anyone else...
Hi guys well i went in for my 5 week check i only lost one pound more I am so disappointed the bad thing is is that i did exercise and i did eat healthy food i...
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