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Hi all. I hope to be banded after the new year when my new insurance takes effect-I am attending a seminar this Saturday! I have some questions that I hope someone will answer for me.:help:

Can someone tell me about the port? Is it "hidden" under the skin? I hate to sound stupid but I am really new to all of this.

How long were you out of work after surgery? I work in the Premium Tax dept of an auto insurance company so for the most part I sit at a desk and work on a computer, I'm just wondering how long I will need to be off of work.

Do you keep lap band forever or is it removed after a certain amount of time?

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Hi--I to hope to be banded beginning of Feb. The port is under the skin, my docter said about 3-4 days off work. I to have a sit down job. Your band is forever unless you want it taken out. Stay in touch about your process.

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Can someone tell me about the port? Is it "hidden" under the skin? I hate to sound stupid but I am really new to all of this. The port is stitched to your muscle, so it's under your skin, fat, etc. Location of the port varies - usually it's a matter of surgeon's preference as well as patient composition or request.

How long were you out of work after surgery? I work in the Premium Tax dept of an auto insurance company so for the most part I sit at a desk and work on a computer, I'm just wondering how long I will need to be off of work. I have a desk job. My surgery was on a Wed. I returned to work the next Monday, so I was out 3 work days or 5 days total. I worked from home for the first few days because a set of my staples ran right where all my clothes hit and rubbed -- very sore. My first day back was the day after my staples were removed, and it was still sore so I told them to deal with my wearing track suits for another week. :)

Do you keep lap band forever or is it removed after a certain amount of time? The bands are intended to be permanent implants. They can be removed if needed.

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Hi all. I hope to be banded after the new year when my new insurance takes effect-I am attending a seminar this Saturday! I have some questions that I hope someone will answer for me.:help:

Can someone tell me about the port? Is it "hidden" under the skin? I hate to sound stupid but I am really new to all of this.

How long were you out of work after surgery? I work in the Premium Tax dept of an auto insurance company so for the most part I sit at a desk and work on a computer, I'm just wondering how long I will need to be off of work.

Do you keep lap band forever or is it removed after a certain amount of time?

I to am an Insurance Girl - Agency side - Commercial Lines - I was back to work 6 day post op - had surgery on Tues back at work on Monday - Your port is attached to your tummy muscle under your skin. You can have the band removed - but why would you - it's not that we can't lose the weight it's that we always gain it back. The band is a tool to help us control our portions for the rest of our lives.

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I'm scared of this too!! I dont wanna feel the band AT ALL!!!! I wanna feel the same way I feel now ... And I am so scared cause I can't take pain!!!! I just want to be able to work out and do my same exercises and things so that I can lose the weight faster. I can't wait to be able to run!!!!

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