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Gas? Hmmm not sure why you would get gas from a fill. What did the Dr say?

I love belts .... sure beats those elastic waists I used to wear!!! Hubby said when we went on vaction in October that I needed a suitcase for the belts, shoes and accessories I have found I really enjoy!

You look wonderful! Congratulations!

Best wishes for a speedy recovery

Its not my belief that anyone can tell you what is better for you...they can only tell you what worked for them... But you are smart to research all your options and at some point interview Drs who do both and get their recommendations. Once you have all the information you will be able to make a comfortable informed decision. For me the lap band has worked very well. Thje sleeve may have worked well too but I chose the band because I felt that was the best choice for me. Congratulations on taking the first step to a healthier you!

Very exciting! Best wishes for a successful surgery!

I find the best way not to drink while I am eating is not to have the glass anywhere near me.... otherwise I automatically reach for it.

What does your dr suggest? I found with fills mine tends to know best.

SOmetimes white meat is fine for me... other times it isnt so I usually stick with dark meat when possible. My dr cautioned me about this and like with so many things...he was right.

I am older than you but gave birth to one child and lost hundreds of pounds over the past 25 years only to gain it all back but finally lost 220 lbs forever with the band. I too couldnt stand the apron and loose skin left over so I just had my tummy tuck last Tuesday. If you go to my gallery you can see the before and after pics. I am doing very well, have had little or no pain and was shopping for a few hours 4 days out. I also had a breast lift and augmentation at the same time. From what I can tell so far... the results will be amazing. They already are.

I did nothing per my Dr instruction and I am 2 years out and they are all 5 invisable.

I am not a saver of most things which I consider disposable so I love that you did this.. As I was losing I too had a few days of weeding out until finally one day there was nothing left.... It was the best feeling. And my skinny jeans I had from that minute in the 90s when I was thinner.... We're a size 14 so they are gone too..... I did keep on pair of black shorts which I wore the heck out of rolled up in a bag in the back of my closet. They are sized 4x...and as I move thru this journey I will stumble upon them every so often and never forget where I have been.

It was 6 months for me...after I lost the first 100 lbs... And it wasn't as great as I remembered.

Best of luck for a successful day. See you on the other side!!

Congratulations on this very drastic step to change your life.

Feel free to PM me anytime... I would be interested in reading your profile when you Have it posted....

We Are in different stages of our journey but i live in Tampa...I would be happy to answer any questions I can for you...

I would gather all the documents you have and get an attorney...fast.

For me it was clear liquids for the first week....creamy liquids the 2nd week then thick liquids following up finally with mushies on January 1 after being banded on 12/9

I would be surprised if you invest the time and energy to your band if you don't change your mind....

I was self pay .. It was less than 2 months from initial consult to surgery. I had to do a psych eval, meet with nutritionist, get blood work and do a two week liquid diet....

Just posted the latest pic... swelling is going down but bruising is still pretty apparent....

They want to make sure there are no medical reasons not to do it...thus the blood work... Nothing to worry about.