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I also had surgery on Oct 1st!! My gas pain is also in my left shoulder, it is starting to go away but is worse at night, hot pads really seem to help me. I experiencing the same thing with not knowing if i am hungry or not....I feel like I am hungry because my stomach is rolling, but that could also be gas. What kind of Protein shakes are you doing??? I am supposed to be on Clear liquids for 10days, but can't tolerate mixing protein with my Water or broth...are your shakes creamy??

I am scheduled for Oct 1st!! I am also excited and nervous at the same time.....I am more excited right now but I think that when it comes closer, I will be very very nervous!

I have a 9 month old son and am scheduled to have surgery on Oct. 1. He does not walk yet so I am wondering how long it will be until I can pick him up??? I know that i will not be able to lift him in the car seat...i can hardly do that now...but what about just him? Does anyone else have this problem?? Ashley

4-6 weeks!!!! OMG I don't know how I will ever be able to do that! I have to get him ready and bring him to daycare in the mornings! My husband goes to work at 6 am so he is not home in the mornings and I don't have any family around...not sure what I am going to do!!:thumbup:

I have actually decided that I am also going to Mexico for my lap band. I am going to Dr.Aceves in Mexicali. My surgery date is Oct.1 and I can't wait! I have been calling around to find out prices for aftercare as well....I called Fill centers USA and it is $349 for the first visit and then after it is $165 for fills and $85 if you do not get a fill. I have also talked to Park Nicollett and the first office visit is between $219-$335 for the first visit because you are not an established patient, and then the fills are $150. They also told me that they do lab work every 6 months for the first 2 yrs...I'm not sure how much those are though. I wonder if you actually need to have them...or if you can refuse them and just get fills. They also advised that I talk to their dietician...but the is $65 per 15 mins....YIKES!! I have not gotten any answers or calls back from HCMC...so I am not sure about them. I have called 3 times and left messages and haven't gotten a call back....I also talked to the qoute line and they can't give me any qoutes because they don't know what is needed for these visits. Where is the fill doc in Souix Falls?? I live in Owatonna, MN so it isn't very far for me either. Ashley

I am also from MN considering Dr.K in CO. I was considering mexico but am kinda iffy on the out of country thing. Who is the dr that does your fills for $110 and where are they located? I am an hour from the cities. And also if your have any info on dr.k and your experience that would be awesome! Thanks

My name in ashley and I have not been banded yet. I am still in the process of researching the facts. I am just wondering how long everybody waited to get pregnant after getting banded?? and how long it was advised that you wait?? I am 23 and have a 9 month old boy and want more. I want to be banded before I try to get pregnant again because of fertility issues that I have. Please let me know of any other difficulties that anybody has experienced with pregnancy and being banded!! Thanks

Hi Jen, I am also from MN. I am considering Lap Band. How did you start the process of finding a doc? and did your insurance cover all of it?

Hello all, my name is ashley and I am considering Lap Band. I am 23 years old and just had a baby 9 months ago and am wanting more children. I am not sure if I should get the band now or wait until I am finished having children. I am also considering having the surgery in cancun, Mexico...Has anybody else had it there and if so what was the experience and where did you have it? I would like to hear more about lap band in general so if anybody has any info please share! Thanks...looking forward to getting to know everyone! Ashley