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Thanks so much for the responses. DeLarla, could you give me some more info about you? When you were banded, etc.? I've heard somewhere that there were more erosion issues with older bands, and that the manufacturer made some changes that make erosion less likely. Anyone else know anything about this?

Thanks for the info. I had not heard about port sensitivity issues much, so that helps me know what to expect. What are your stats? How are you doing now?

Anyone know why some women miss their period after surgery?

I'm getting geared up for surgery here, scheduled on 1/9/06, but my dr has me on a pre-op liquid diet starting 12/26. So Christmas day is my last "official" day of eating as I have been my whole life! I'm excited and scared at the same time. Anyone else here have Dr. Quebbeman in Huntington Beach as their doctor?

Hi Valhallagirl! I think my surgeon is unique, or relatively so, in that he puts everyone pre-op on a liquid diet the 2 weeks before the surgery. He says it shrinks the liver, which is right over the stomach, making the surgery easier and allowing for fewer complications. His complication rate is very low, so maybe he's on to something :-) We should keep tabs on each other, as it seems we're starting roughly the same place, wanting to end roughly the same place (adjust me up 10 lbs. for the years I have on you), and surgery ont he same date!

Thanks for your help, Eileen! I think I got the ticker right. The only challenge with the liquids is knowing that everything will change after the surgery. And, of course, dealing with a stretched stomach after Christmas dinner!

Hmmm. That didn't work. How about this? <a href="http://www.TickerFactory.com/"> <img border="0" src="http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/3;10708;4;0;1/c/260/t/140/s/260/k/029e/weight.png"></a>

I've never used a ticker. How does this thing work? http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/3;10708;4;0;1/c/260/t/140/s/260/k/029e/weight.png