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I was banded in Indiana and paid $16,000 out of my own pocket. That covered the procedure, the next day in the hospital and a year of follow up & fills. There were a few other charges the hospital stuck me with that the initial cost didn't cover that came out to about an extra $1000 though. The upside is that my doctor is five minutes away from my home, so check-ups and support group meetings and things like that are a breeze to get to (as well as my weekly weigh-in).

Hey all! I was banded on the 11th and the doctors said I did awesome! I had a few days of soreness, but that's almost entirely gone now and I feel pretty good! No hunger to speak of at all really- which is weird. I thought after the post-op diet I would come out of the surgery ravenous but I'm actually not really hungry at all...the protein shakes fill me up and I usually have some soup and I'm good to go. Good luck to all of those who have yet to be banded!

Thanks dan2001xj! Glad I could make you smile!

Hello! Getting banded on the 11th, just registered and thought I would obey the rules...er...commands..uh..suggestions! Yes, the suggestions set forth in the forums and stop in here to say hello. The last thing I want to do is break any rules. Because, if anything I follow rules to the letter.... Like eating well and exercising! HA! I joke. Anyways, just wanted to say hello and thank everyone on the forums for all fo the great advice and insight I've read so far. You are a brave group of folks and I'm proud to soon be counted among you.

Thanks inneedofhelp! Great to be here and finally posting!

Hello Everyone! I'm getting banded on the 11th. Just registered to the forums today. So, you know, it's already been a big month for me! (Of course every month is a 'big" month, which is why I'm getting the band... Ba-da-bump!)