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I got one yesterday. I was scared too but it was easy breezy like getting flu shot. Don't look and you will be fine. They had me lie down first. They then pulled Fluid out measured amount and then reinserted it and added a little more. They then had me sit in lobby and drink a cup of Water. If you can drink comfortably no problems ... Good to go.

OMG!!! She absolutely beautiful!!! Congrats!!!

You look fabulous!!! Sent from my SGH-T989 using LapBandTalk

you look beautiful!!! Sent from my SGH-T989 using LapBandTalk

You look beautiful!!! Sent from my SGH-T989 using LapBandTalk

You look beautiful!!! Sent from my SGH-T989 using LapBandTalk

Countrygrl I'm so happy to hear all is well for u too. What type of shakes are u doing? Sent from my SGH-T989 using LapBandTalk

Flew my mom in. She had no idea what I had going on. The day started well and ended well. Got to the hospital at 6am...didn't hv to be there til 8 because a surgery ran behind. Nervous I grew. Blood pressure was low...respirations were high. I began to calm down as my Mother and daughter and 2 girlfriends began to reassure me. Went back to be put to sleep. Awoken having been told I had hernia repair. I got up and walked the hall. All the gas expelled. I have had no pain. I walked my block with my mother yesterday. Still no apetite. Just juice, Protein drinks, broth, Water, Jello and gatorade. Today no pain meds. Still no pain. God is good. So far this has been the best decision I have made. Recovery has been great. I was so scared of the gas. I hv prior bloodclots so im moving around alot so that may be helpful. Just wanted to give my update and success story Sent from my SGH-T989 using LapBandTalk

Just got back from walmart. Took some Protein shakes back "atkins" they were giving me gas. walked around the store. My mom told me to get juice not concentrated. Got more gatorade. I am having to drink the muscle milk. its the only one so far that doesnt gas up. Any other ones you ladies know about. It has been nothing but God's grace that has blessed me. If you ladies only knew my testimony. I am truly blessed to hv no pain. Thank you ladies for all the encouragement!!! I love this website!!!! Sent from my SGH-T989 using LapBandTalk

OMG!!! YOU LOOK BEAUTIFUL!!! my big day is 4/8/13. Im so excited. Do you hv fitness pal? My name is almitrar can you pls befriend me. I need tips on food. Thank you. You are def my inspiration! Sent from my SGH-T989 using LapBandTalk

I understand and I feel you made the right decision. I hv friends that have had both surgeries. I selected the lap band because you are in control and can like you sttd still have children. The slower the weightloss the better. Sleeve you cant control it at all and I agree stomach can strech out. You do you. Be healthy and stop second guessing yourself. U are beautiful!!! Sent from my SGH-T989 using LapBandTalk

I'm with you ladies...uterus is pitched but new boyfriend has no kids. Even if i had it im 38...daughter is 15...naaaa....can't start over. Officially having surgery Monday 4/8/13. I:m excited and scared. Lol Sent from my SGH-T989 using LapBandTalk

Omg !!! You look great!!! Outstanding job love!!!! Sent from my SGH-T989 using LapBandTalk

Omg !!! You look great!!! Outstanding job love!!!! Sent from my SGH-T989 using LapBandTalk

Great job!!!! Sent from my SGH-T989 using LapBandTalk

You look awesome!!!! It has healed well!!! Sent from my SGH-T989 using LapBandTalk

Congratulations!!! You and your baby are beautiful!!!! Sent from my SGH-T989 using LapBandTalk

I am so proud of you!!! I can't wait. My surgery is March 4, 2013. Sent from my SGH-T989 using LapBandTalk

I was really wondering the same thing. I want to take off 2 weeks as well. I've asked my nurse and she said it doesn't appear to be a problem!!! Sent from my SGH-T989 using LapBandTalk

They also require 6 months of diet plan and you have to be employed for 5 years before they will approve you!!!!

Yay!!!! I just received my approval!!!! I'm so excited . I was let down just a little to find out I have to change doctor's. My insurance requires you to have the band in a surgery center!!! Does anyone know anything about Dr. John Marsden, Richardson, True Results ???