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Hi Joy! I bet at least half the people on here have had a hernia repair at time of banding, so don't worry about that. I've had a hernia for years and they really don't do anything about them, but I know with LB it's important to repair it. I'm having surgery 10/15 after 6mths of supervised diet, psych eval & healthy eating class my insurance required. Welcome to the forum! You'll learn a lot and find a lot of support too. Best wishes on your journey!

May God's peace and healing be with you tomorrow and always, Amen! Can't wait to here about your success

Is there anywhere more hot & humid than Florida???? Dang, what am I doing fat?? LOL

Bandwagon, by our very own Jean McMillian. You have a question and she's sure to answer it. You can also find her articles at LBT magazine thread.

Ah, I thought you were in Australia. We flew into Johannesburg and stayed a couple of days and then out into the bush. I really wish everyone could do Africa at least once in their lifetime.

Botswana, it was an amazing trip of a life time!

My 11yo granddaughter had this same surgery minus the lapband(had drainage tubes from shunts from brain placed) and she had Tylenol once, day after surgery and was happy & laughing the next day. Same incisions as LB. I hope on Oct 15 I will do her proud!

This is normal, you are ready to change your life in a big way. And being excited about your journey is half the fun. You'll do great as long as you follow Drs orders. Best wishes to you!

I haven't been there and done that, but I know you speak the truth. I've learn from the best !

Eating to much? Not eating enough? I would think talking to your nutritionist is in order. Wishing you the best!

LOL, I think that even some people who have WLS don't understand it.

Ok, I never want you to make fun of me again b/c Sojo made you "blubber" too. But she is absolutely right about you! You are there for everyone with kind words (it's hit & miss with me) ,support and wisdom. We really wuv you!!!!!

After reading this makes me very happy I have who I have. They are all so nice!

Not only would I do what Line Dancer said, but mention to the Dr how PA makes you feel. They are there to help you, not hinder you. Either that or find a new Dr.

T&P with you tomorrow!

Congratulations! Of course you're going to make it!!! You have got your head in the game. Get some rest!

Really sorry about all the problems you've been going through. I hope things straighten around soon My 12yo granddaughter has a G&J tube b/c of delayed gastric emptying. Something she's had from birth, 1lb 2 oz. She's 65 lbs now and is doing really well. I'm going to talk with my daughter and see if gastric bypass might be something that could help her at some point. Good luck to you!

YEAH!!!! Congratulations! That must feel wonderful. I love NSV's like these. Keep up the outstanding job!

Yeah!!! Congrats!!!10/15

Not biopsy, autopsy.

Dr Oz had a great show on yesterday about binge eating and you would not believe how much you can stretch your stomach. He showed xrays & biopsy pictures. My thought is the pouch or lower stomach are still stretchable. The upper pouch can stretch by eating to fast and to much. If your eating in that way it gets backed up and then starts stretching.