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My name is Maria and I am considering Lap-band surgery. I have been struggling for years with my weight and I have been researching the lap band procedure and it seems like a good fit for me. I need to do something before my knees get worse and I am starting to experience back problems. I have tried so many diets and I have gain every pound back plus more. I am going to attend an information session at a local hospital here in Sacramento and hopefully I will be a good match.

I've been reading the many posts and I'm wondering but is meant by "fill?":(

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My name is Maria and I am considering Lap-band surgery. I have been struggling for years with my weight and I have been researching the lap band procedure and it seems like a good fit for me. I need to do something before my knees get worse and I am starting to experience back problems. I have tried so many diets and I have gain every pound back plus more. I am going to attend an information session at a local hospital here in Sacramento and hopefully I will be a good match.

I've been reading the many posts and I'm wondering but is meant by "fill?":(

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Maria,

HI NEIGHBOR.....Kristy from Lodi here. "Fill" means to add saline to your band via the port that is left inside of you. When is your seminar? I went to one yesterday and met a surgeon who does not cover my insurance. I have Kaiser. Is that what you have? You can email me directly at:

kristymadrid2008@yahoo.com

Since we are local to one another, we can support one another.

Kristy:thumbup:

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Hi Maria,

Welcome to lap band talk this is the best place for information and meeting new friends. This site and the people here have helped me through thick and thin and I have come out on the other side a very happy banster. Please read, read and read some more no question goes unanswered. I wish you the very best along your journey. Lana

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