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Hello,

I am a man. All seems to be going well. Going for my third fill this week. Let me know if you have any questions especially " man questions"

Peace

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I'm a guy. I was banded last Tuesday. Everyone seems to recover differently. I, for example, am still having lots of shoulder pain from the gas they use for insufflation. Icy-Hot Patches and lying on my right side seem to help though. Surgery itself was a breeze. Congratulations on your decision, I am sure you will do fine. Good luck to you.

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Guy here. I'm just starting the process, but hope to be banded in November. My insurance will pay pretty much no questions asked with a 40 BMI (and I'm VERY close), and a co-worker of mine had the bypass within 2 months of being eligible through the insurance.

I'm crossing my fingers!

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Hi Tiredepot, I was banded August 24th and it is amazing what happens. I am getting my first fill next Monday so I am excited about the next stage. welcome to BandLand

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Welcome to BandLand....

get in, sit down, buckle up, and HANG ON!!!!!

Thanks! I'll keep the forum informed as I make my way through the process.

Hope I don't get derailed along the way!

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