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Hi my name is Becky and I had the lapband procedure done on September 2, 2009, it was the best decision I have made for my health.

My surgeon's name is Dr. Kehdy, he is great, he doesn't treat me like a number, he gives me his full attention, and answers all my questions, no matter how many time he has heard them.

The day before my surgery, I was supposed to stop eating at midnight and, my surgery was first thing in the morning. The surgery went very well, and I went home the next morning after the swallow test ( which was awful). I was on liquids for 2 weeks then soft foods for one week, then regular foods. I had my first fill 5 weeks after surgery, I am due back at the doctors office on Tuesday the 17th of November, and am hoping for another fill, I am starting to get hungry and it is making me nervous.:)

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Welcome to lbt.com and congrants on getting banded glad to have you here. I am waiting for my date and I am so nervous and scared at the same time its so weird. but from what I have heard and read on this web site thats normal when you start to get hungry thats when your due for a fill. Im still learning and reading but everyone on here is so good and supportive they have been awsome for me I dont really post but I do alot of reading ... anyhow good luck on your journey and I cannot wait till I am in yur shoes. Wishing you success. keep us posted.

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Don't get nervous about starting to get hungry! Just watch your portions and get your fill and you'll be fine :wink2:

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