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ashleych06 · June 25, 2007

Hi , my name is Ashley, I'm 19, and from Chicago.

I am thinking about having the lap band done.

My mother had gastric bypass, and every thing worked out great for her.

I am kinda scared about getting the lap band , but i am ready.

I was wondering if you can feel the lap band once you have it done?

Devana · July 2, 2007

Hi Ashley and welcome. It's so normal to be scared, especially once you've made the decision!

The ways I can feel my band: If I press on my port area I can feel the port. I also can feel things when they get stuck and I PB. However, I'm very careful and it hardly ever happens anymore.

Good luck with your plans.

juliegeraci · July 2, 2007

Hi Ashley, I can't feel my band. If I lie down on my back I can find my port though. You will not feel your band as well. Typically gastric bypass patients lose faster. Lapband is more gradual. I have lost 56 lbs since last June 6th. I have about 45 to go. You can expect 1-2 lbs per week. Some bandsters lose faster. It depends on if you exercise a lot.