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Both my bariatric surgeon and my plastic surgeon told me to get an unfill about a week before. I'm scheduled for a tt and arms on December 21 and i am scheduled to have an unfill on the 18th. I am more concerned with having food get stuck without having the band loosened more than anything else. I don't want to imagine what throwing up after a tt must feel like. I also had my plastic surgeon prescribe me all liquid medications.

I had my surgery done at NYU Langone by Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding in 2010. My dad had his done a few years earlier than me also at that office but by Dr. George Fielding. We both speak at the information sessions that they have. I'd be happy to answer any questions you may have (if I can).

I just got the unjury chicken soup flavor today and it is so good. I was shocked at how good it was. I've read on their website that the unflavored is great too, especially if you pour it into crystal light or iced tea...

Hi Everyone...I am being banded on the 23rd. I'm self pay at NYU...so I didn't have to go through the hoops that the insurance companies send everyone through (although my dad's insurance has an exception so I wouldn't have been covered by them regardless.) I am really excited and nervous. I started my liquid diet on Monday and I'm not finding it hard to drink the many shakes a day but I've been getting really bad gas pain from the slim-fast shakes. Is anyone else having this problem? I work with little children at a day camp so I am constantly running around and out in the sun... Oh, and for those of you who are on protein shakes and don't like the flavor...I just tried the Unjury brand protein shake (chicken soup flavor). It is so good and it doesn't taste like a shake at all. I've heard from people the other ones they make are good too, including a non-flavor one so you can mix it with anything you like. (unjury.com if you are interested) To those being banded soon...I wish you all well! :thumbup:

Hi Everyone...I am being banded on the 23rd. I'm self pay so I didn't have to go through the hoops that the insurance companies send everyone through (although my dad's insurance has an exception so I wouldn't have been covered by them regardless.) I am really excited and nervous. I started my liquid diet on Monday and I'm not finding it hard to drink the many shakes a day but I've been getting really bad gas pain from the slim-fast shakes. Is anyone else having this problem? I work with little children at a day camp so I am constantly running around and out in the sun... Oh, and for those of you who are on Protein shakes and don't like the flavor...I just tried the unjury brand Protein shake (chicken Soup flavor). It is so good and it doesn't taste like a shake at all. I've heard from people the other ones they make are good too, including a non-flavor one so you can mix it with anything you like. (unjury.com if you are interested) To those being banded tomorrow (the 13th)...I wish you all well! :thumbup:

Hi everyone...Last week I scheduled my date to be banded...AUGUST 23rd! I'm excited but really nervous at the same time. I have never undergone surgery before and I think I more overwhelmed about this than I am about getting the actual band. I am very familiar with the whole process of having the LAP-BAND® as my dad was banded 2 years ago and has lost over 150lbs. Anyone have any advice they can give, being a younger bander?

Hi Blair....Congrats on finally going through with the surgery. Thanks for that...it helped a little. Def keep me updated so I know what to expect...lol...