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Hi Tammy, you will always have someone that comments about the band. I would highly recommend that you be selective on who you tell. The decision is very personal. You will love your band. I feel like I'll never gain this weight loss back. Congrats on making the first decision on the procedure. Good luck.

I am so happy for you. It will truly be life changing. YOu have been so patient. That is great. Good luck.

Hi Florida, you will love your band. It was the best thing I have ever done. Just wish I had done it 5 years earlier. Good luck.

Hello, at the end of my journey I would have lost 120 lbs. I lost 30 lbs post op. I've been banded since June and have lost just over 30 lbs. I'm considered a slow loser at 1 lb per week. Best of luck to you.

You should be able to go straight to the insurance company and have them answer that. They can look it up for you. My fills are not covered. Good luck.

I didn't have a preop diet, but if I did I'm sure I would have cheated. Don't worry too much. Just do the best you can do. Either way you will be okay for surgery. Good luck.

Its completely normal. I had a major meltdown right before my surgery. Just relax. Everything will be okay.

Alexandra, congratulations on taking the first step. We can do this!

Great job. Keep up the good work!

My New Years resolution is to stop smoking. I've been smoking for 2 years. I use to smoke a little but now I smoke every day. I also want to lose the rest of my weight starting now at 7 lbs which would bring me 1/2 way to goal.

Welcome to the lapband forum. You will find a wealth of information here. Best of luck on your decision.

Hi Kaye, my doctor does fills 2 weeks apart. Maybe you could get in earlier than February for yours. Don't worry too much about the weight loss. You are still early out in the process. You will do fine.

Hi Helen, welcome to the lapband forum. Hopefully you will find the answers you are looking for. Its a life changing decision. I love my band. I wouldn't change it for anything.

Gina, I remember how it was for me when I got close to surgery. I was very scared. Congrats on making this life changing decision. Don't look back. Good luck.

Congrats on your lapband. Yes, I understand about the weight loss. Just be patient, it will come off. Good luck.

I took 5 days off and that was plenty.

The exercise tape from the biggest loser is great. You should try it.

Keep sipping those warm liquids. You're restriction will loosen in time. Good luck.

Hi Laura, welcome to the lapband forum. Congrats in getting your band. You'll love it.

Hi Sean, welcome to the lapband forum. Best of luck to you.

Swimming would be a form of good exercise for you. Best of luck.

Welcome to the lapband forum. Best of luck to you.

Catfish, you are doing great. I am down only 34 lbs since June. 40 lbs is great. Keep up the good work.

I am writing this while I am emotionally have difficulty over the loss of a supportive friend. We were friends for 2 years and he was the backbone of my weight loss journey. 7 months ago we just stopped talking. Says that he needed to do that because he is in a better place now. I don't know what I did but I miss him horibly. I cry all the time and I can't reach out to him. I guess I'm in mourning. He knew what it was like to be overweight. He understood my trials and tribulations. He was my rock, my confidant and I loved him for that. Please give me some sound advice. Contacting him is out of the question.

The only thing I was prescribed was an anti nausea medicine and patches to prevent nausea. No other meds were given to me.