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My fill was fine but I wasn't prepared to sit up with the needle still in me! I get full faster but nothing has gotten stuck...thank goodness!!

I feel happier and have more energy too Mandyg! A question for all of you who have had the lapband. I get a pain where my stomach is almost every time after I eat. It's not bad but it's worrysome. I go in Tuesday but it has just been happening the last week or so. I don't know if something has happened to my band or what. Have any of you had anything similar? Thanks!!

I get my first fill on Tuesday, May 1st! I'm not nervous at all but now I'm thinking maybe I should be!! Excited for Tuesday! Good luck and congrats to everyone on your decision to change your life!!

Hi ladies! Had my surgery 3/22 and yesterday I went to the dr. because I had strep throat!! Not fun. Feeling much better today but still a little sore from the body aches. My stomach is still swollen and my incision where my port is stings a little. Hope it goes away soon. For all of those on liquids...this sucks! I want nothing more than chicken noodle soup. Guess I will have the broth. Keep up the good work everyone!!

Thanks guys! Things came out...fine! My left shoulder keeps hurting but I've been pretty active. I plan on actually walking around the neighborhood today to see if that helps. For all of you experienced bansters, when does the stomach swelling go down? Thanks, Amy

Hi all! Ladybug28 is right, you will be out before you know it. I had surgery on the 22nd and went grocery shopping with my mom yesterday, little more than 24 hours after surgery! Got a good nap after but wasn't too sore. This is a very blunt question but for all you out there that have had the Lapband done, how long before you had a bowel movement? Thanks!

I did it! Gas pains but feel pretty good. How are you doing Deb?

Tomorrow is the day! I am so nervous but ready for this new chapter of my life. I love hearing all of your stories and expreriences. Good luck everyone!

Insurance approved yesterday!! Good thing because my surgery is scheduled for March 22...5 days to go! So nervous but excited. Down 11.4 pounds in 9 days on the pre-op diet. Guess I need to stock up on clear liquids!! How many of you had major second thoughts in the days prior to your surgery??

Mandyg, I've been wondering how everything went yesterday and how you are feeling! My surgery is a week from today and I'm so nervous. Still waiting for insurance approval so that is extra stress. Can't wait to hear from you!

Hang in there! You are so close. One more month of the CPAP. By the way, your mask shouldn't leak! It may not be the proper fit.

My surgery is March 22 and I have had the same feeling as you are having. I've second guessed myself many times...still do. Like ready4changin2011 said, what happens if you don't have the surgery? You can die from most of those same things you named. I have had surgeries before, but they were c-sections, so I was awake for the whole thing. I don't know which is scarier, knowing you're going to be put out or being away, listening to everything going on. You and I will be fine. This site has been a wonderful fupport for me and I'm sure you as well. We will get thru this. I'll say a little prayer for you if you don't mind.

Hi All! Glad to know what I'm feeling about the surgery is normal. My date is March 22. Started the pre-op yesterday...it sucks! Have second guessed myself hundreds of times and still worry this isn't for me. Had all my labs, EKG, and chest x-ray done 3/6 and should hear back from the insurance company TODAY! Good luck to all of you. Can't wait to join you on the journey to becoming healthy!

That means you should be having your surgery...within the hour! Congrats on your decision to change your life! Good luck and can't wait to hear how everything went!

My doctor dosn't require a liquid diet, but a 700 calorie per day diet. I don't know why doctors are different in this area. I'm scheduled March 22 but still have to get the final approval from insurance. Good luck to you both!!

How exciting! Good luck on your journey!!

Congrats! How exciting! Not banded yet but scheduled for March 22.

It won't be submitted until later this month. I have a $5000 lifetime benefit and, according to the coordinator at the dr. office, they very rarely deny them when there is a benefit. She said normal turn around is 48 hours but they had one that just took 1 week. I keep thinking, what if I get everything done and they deny it!! I know many people are in the same situation and have been denied. Oh well...the waiting game will begin soon. Good luck to you!!

Make that March 22!! Nervous but excited. Now to see if my parents will be supportive in the whole process!!

I don't have a date scheduled yet but hoping for March 26! I don't know about all of you, but this has been a decision I have struggled with for over 3 years. I have personally known only positive outcomes from the surgery, but I still hear about others that have had horrible experiences. I know it is the best for me and I am excited to begin this journey with all of you!! Good Luck Everyone!!!