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The band is inside, it would do nothing to it at all.

I'm only a couple of days post op and yes I feel the tubing or something move around when I move. Is a weird feeling!

Its awesome that she's being supportive! But as she stated, she has to keep your information private or she could lose her job.

Thanks yellowrose88, I don't have much faith that she won't tell anyone--I have caught her slamming MANY people--but I am thinking about all the negative responses people on LBT have gotten from even friends and family about their LB. On the other hand, now I can treat it as something to celebrate as opposed to being ashamed that I need it. I want to be healthy, I DO need this, so I am trying to keep my mind in that direction.

Hi I am alway tender for 3 days after a fill. Not too bad after a defill that I got 3 weeks ago and am gladdddd to say down 7 lbs.

Congratulations! I've also hit size 14 on tops (down from a tight size 26), so I know just how awesome you are feeling. Enjoy.

I have been in the same place many times! My last time was just 3 wks ago. The best thing is to try liquids & mushies for 2 days to reset. This always helps me. I tend to have my meat pureed or very moist as i am so tight. Right now i have 2 protein shakes a day & a oh yeah protein bar to keep up my protein levels. Cheese always works well for me too. I was thinking of geting an unfill 3 wks ago but i have now gotten my cals up to 1200. How many cals a day are you getting. Good luck & any assistance let me know. K

I choose the Band because i didnt want to mess with my insides and it doesnt cause no malabsorbtion....i felt a whole lot more comfi with the thought of getting the Band ...

I was banded on Monday. It went great. I'm glad I had the surgery when I did. My doctor found torn liver, hernia, some damage to my esophagus....This surgery saved me from alot of future pain and 3 additional operations. I feel better after surgery was rough...No gas,bm or shoulder pain, has anyone had this experience. I know the Bm would be a delay. We all are Superstars!*

Same deal here, my company does not have that as an option in their insurance, but in the long run, self pay was much easier, without having to jump through the insurance companies hoops. I just paid and had surgery, no pre op stuff except an ekg and egd which my insurance did cover.