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I know when I went they said they would have to have at least 3 hours of sleep to get a diagnosis. Each place may be different. I think they will call you.

Thank you for the info everyone. Good to know

Hi, Welcome to the board. I am currently in the process of being banded. I hope soon.

Does anyone use the full face mask?

Hi I was also just diagnosed with severe apnea, I also have a deviated septum. Does anyone use the full face mask?

My doctor says it stays in forever, unless there is a complication.

The south beach diet is recommended or a low GI diet. Which is what the South Beach is. I was told that I had to lose 5 percent of total weight.

Good Luck!!

Sorry I have no idea.

I'm glad you got the ball rolling. I don't know which band I am going to go with.

This time I only met with Barb. I have met Dr. Hoffman before and really like him.

Hi everyone. Had my first appt today, excited to start the process

Dont bother with that website it was alittle hard to navigate. I went to the lapband website and got the requirements here they are You are at least 18 years old You are at least 100 pounds overweight or your BMI is 40 or higher (or at least 35 if you have one or more comorbidities - weight-related health conditions - such as type 2 diabetes)

BMI is a requirement. 40 with no comorbidities and 35 with comorbidities. I am pretty sure these are right, but if you go to the website American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery it gives you the requirements.

wow 47 pounds I am so proud of you!!!! Way to go. 8am is good with me. Is it ok if us prospective banders attend? I am so excited tom is the seminar. I feel like this is a step in the right direction. Can't wait to begin this part of the journey! Also if anyone is interested in more info on the band and surgery I bought a book called Weight Loss Surgery with the Adjustable Gastric Band by Robert Sewell. It is pretty good. I got it because when I see Dr Hoffman I like to have any questions ready.

Dr. Hoffman says he uses a new band is this the AP? What is it? Sushi I will remember to stay away from. So last night we took the kids to seseme street live, on the way home my sister in law wanted to stop at tim hortons, we did. They ordered a dozen donuts. I went up and ordered a diet coke for myself and the lady behind the counter actually laughed at me. I cant wait to be banded and be on my way to a skinnier me.

Just wanted to say hi to everyone. Cynthia I am sure you are down much more and I cannot wait to hear.

Loraine when did you say you were banded? 45 pounds how exciting!!!

Cynthia, I am very excited about meeting at the park, great idea. I'm in

Loraine, did melissa call you to set up the other appointments with the nurse, etc after the seminar?

Dr. Hoffman is wonderful.:biggrin2:

The seminar is actually the 6th. Your right the signs would be funny

Did they require you to do the South beach diet. They give you a month to lose 5 percent, is that correct?

Loraine so you did the south beach diet. Did they give you a month and re weight you? you have to lose 5 percent of your weight, is that correct? Do they