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I did not like the rerouting of the intestines. I thought that I would have enough motivation to do the band and you do need notivation. I have friend who had the bypass operation, she did fine, no problems and is at goal weight now. I worked for her. I live in Wisconsin, but I had my surgury in St. Paul, MN at St. Joseph's (Health East). They are wonderful!!!!! Donna

I had both my babies at age 42 and 43. They are now 5 and 6. Both are healthy and I did not have any major issues. Good luck to you. Donna

I have 7cc in a 14cc band, I don't think that mine is too tight. I do not have the restriction that I think I should have. Are you only eating puree soup because that is all you can eat??

Hi Adam, I have a 5 year old and a 4 year old. I had surgery on the Sept 30th. I told my kids that I having surgery on my tummy. I told them that my tummy did not work right and that I had to have surgery. I also told them that I would have to have special food until my tummy was healed. They have been great and does not seem to be an issue. I tried to keep it very simple and not dramatic. If questions come up, I will answer them. Donna

Hi. I had to have a sleep study and was convinced that I did not have sleep apnea. I found out that I do have sleep apnea and needed to have a cpap machine. I was really mad and upset and did not want to be on the machine, that is until I use it the first night. I could not believe how much better I felt, and that I must have been in complete denile of my tiredness. It really is only a positive (in that it is considered a co-morbidity) for the surgery. My clinic required that one needed to by on the cpap machine for 30 days before surgery. Once, I had everything required completed, my clinic went to the insurance company (which took two weeks to get appoved) then they scheduled surgery which was two and half weeks out. Donna

Hi All. I had my surgery on the 30th, too. I feel great. I am back at work today. I know, crazy, but I feel too good to just sit at home. I have a desk job. I hope everyone feels better soon. Donna

I will be banded on the 30th too. I started my liquids today, and go in for my education class tomorrow.

Hi, my first post. Surgury date: Sept 30, 2008 - 7:30 AM Start Liquids - Tomorrow 9/16/08