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I hope you will count me in. I was banded on September 06 and have lost 40 lbs so far. I lost 31 pounds before the surgery. I thought the weight loss would be quicker. Sometimes I don't lose anything for 3 weeks. :help:

Had my band done on Tuesday, September 19th....everything went great. Came home the next day......

I was banded on September 19th and everything went great. However, I would love to burp, but nothing happens. Any suggestions?

Can anyone tell me why the doctor never put me on a liquid diet for my banding? I've noticed from the posts alot of you had a liquid diet before the surgery. I am 325 lbs and my lap band is September 19th.

Congratulations Misty. My name is Sue and I am being banded on September 19th. Hope everything goes good for you. I am excited and waiting for the 19th.

I will be banded in two weeks. Weigh 327 lbs. Can't wait.

I am having my lap band in 2 weeks and the doctor never put me on a liquid diet nor is he going to. I weigh 327 lbs now....does everyone go on a liquid diet before surgery?

My band date is September 19th. I can hardly wait, but however, I do not want summer to be over. Ive been thru 12 weeks of what we call New Start which consists of nutrition education, and also 6 weeks of Behavorial classes with the psychiatrists. I also had to have my gall bladder out which pushed my surgery date 4 weeks. I go to a local support group for WLS people twice a month.

Hi: I am 49 years old and weigh 325 pounds. I have completed all my tests and am waiting for my surgery date. I have been overweight since my childhood and have tried every diet their ever was. I looked into the gastric bypass surgery over a year ago because my insurance would not cover the lap band procedure. The great surprise was in April they insurance company informed me that after July 1st, 2006 they would start covering the lapband. I knew this was meant for me. I am eagerly awaiting my lapband. However, I still have this feeling inside what if I fail with the lapband. Can anyone tell me how they stay away from the junk food, sweets, with the lap band? I'd sure like some comfort on this subject. Thanks.