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In the beginning you can eat very little. It is due to the swelling. This is a good time to try and adjust to small meals since you will not have much of an appetite. My Dr. calls it practice for the real thing which will come when you have a fill. It has been just over 2 weeks for me and I still can't eat that much.

Minerals13 - - I noticed your earlier post regarding the time it takes to get the lapband. If you are self pay it may not take as long as you think. I went to my first seminar on October 2 and my surgery was less than 2 weeks later on the 15th. I am 55 and I did not want to wait any longer. I am so glad I did it. I recovered from the surgery quickly and feel like I am on my way to a new life!

My surgery was 2 weeks ago tomorrow. I did great and recovered nicely. This morning I could hardly move. My shoulders and upper back ache and it hurts when I breath in deeply. I do not have a cough and other than that I feel fine, able to eat, etc. I wonder if it could be from the gas everyone is always speaking of here, I really never experienced any of those pains after surgery and wonder if I am having them now? I do have a Dr appointment in the morning (not lapband dr., regular primary care Dr.), I see the lapband Dr on Tuesday.

Oh my gosh Lori - - you are my hero! I am only 2 weeks out and have about the same amount as you did to lose. I hope I do as awesome as you have!

Congratulations! I know just how you feel. I am 55 and was banded on 10-15-07.

I used Capital One also and it was real easy. Online application was approved within minutes. If your doctor is already registered with them it is very simple to apply.