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[Guest lisa418]

Hi! My name is Lisa and I want to have the lap-band procedure done. I only know the information that web-sites have given me, but I wanted to know more from some people that have had it done. What happens before, during, and after surgery?If you guys could help me out, I would be much appreciative.

Feel free to email me at lisidiane00@aol.com or AIM Lisidiane00.

Thanks:)

Lisa

[Graceful One 4]

Hi Lisa,

Good choice! Where are you in your process?

Well I've had my band for three months...down 38lbs and loving it! This is the best thing I've ever done!

I had to attend a seminar, psych consult, nutrition consult, and surgical consult to get the go ahead from my bariatric team. After that came insurance approval, history & physical, preop testing (ECK, Upper GI - Barium Swallow, Chest X-Ray), and finally surgery.

Surgery was a breeze.

Nothing has really changed in my life except I eat alot less...I still have to start an exercise routine but I've been pretty busy between working fulltime and grad school.

I've had two fills thus far and they were a breeze as well!

[leo 4]

I have a website with some diaries and pics.. It should give you a broad view of what it is to be banded, if you want go have a look :confused:

http://mysite.verizon.net/vze6pwwz/