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I am getting banded August 12th. I am so hungry from the two week optifast liquid diet. Good Luck!!!!!!:party:

I am having surgery August 12th, getting out of the hospital the next day. I have to return to work August 14th. What should I expect pain wise. :confused:

Forgot to mention that I read your profile and noticed you live in Louisville, KY. I lived there for awhile and moved in 2008 to Florida. My daughter still lives there. In April I will be visiting Louisville to graduate from Sullivan University. Good Luck to you!

Good Luck! How exciting so much is going well for you. March 31 is my daughter's birthday, so I know that will be a good day and you will be blessed. I am hoping to get banded sometime in April/May. Keep us posted on your sucess.

Well, I went to my fourth visit to weigh-in. Suprisingly, I lost nine pounds. I can't wait until I get my lap band. I am kinda scared after reading several posts that the surgery didn't necessarily work for them. What determines if it is a sucess or a failure? Also, are there any of you that still go to counseling to help with the weight loss?

Thanks everyone for your words of encouragement and feedback. I hope we will all be successful in our journey.

Hello, three months ago I started on my journey toward the lapband surgery. I am having difficult losing weight. My weight loss total has been six pounds. I am required to complete another three months of weight loss. It is hard not having the support of family and friends. I need some words of encouragement and hopefully make some friends during my journey that will be supportive.

My first meeting with the doctor had me in tears. He was very blunt and to the point. The doctor address several issues that I haven't dealt with in my past and could effect me being successful in my weight lose. After speaking to his nurse I understand that he wants each and everyone of us to be successful. It makes him look bad if we don't succeed and accomplish our goals. As he explained it to me, this is a tool to help you lose weight but it isn't the solution. I am struggling everyday with ghosts in my closet. However, I know that I need to take control of my life and stop hiding behind my weight and food addiction. Since the first meeting my relationship with the doctor has improved and I have enjoyed the progress I have made, even though it has been slow. He has been very helpful and encouraging, but firm. I absolutely love his nurses. Good Luck!