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My First Fill - Two months and 14 days have passed since my surgery and today I finally received my first fill. They gave me 4cc's which is quite a bit, but given my circumstances, she really w...

20 Tips For Success - I bought a great book to help me stay on track after my lap band surgery. In it, the author Jennifer Whitlock Heisler, RN of "The Everything Post Weight Loss Surgery Cookb...

One Month and Counting - On July 10th, it was one month since my lap band operation.  I am suprised that I haven't lost as much weight as I thought I would, but I'm not going to give up of course.  Wha...

Tips For The First Week after WLS (lap band) - Someone emailed me today to ask if I had any tips for her.  Her surgery is schedule for tomorrow.  This is what I told her about my experience so far this week: I know everyone...

Lap Band Surgery and home that Day! - The day began by signing in at the admissions desk.  The financial officer I spoke to on the phone for the past few months didn't write in my "notes" that he was allowing me to pay...

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Questions for Follow Up Care - The following list of questions was put together by Penni and a few others who contributed to the list. It has been very helpful to people on other LapBand support sites, and I'm...

What To Expect - Today my whole morning and first part of the afternoon was spent watching slide presentations of what to expect the day of the surgery, the day after the surgery and what to do whe...

My Personal Goals - During my browing of this terrific site, I came across a profile of a beautiful woman who worked very hard (like you all) to reach her goals.  I apologize to this person for not gi...

Helpful Items for Food Preping - I'm following our friend Melanie's example and buying everything I need prior to my liquid diet and the portion control I will need for my meals at home. I came across a great s...

Preping for Surgery - Tonight I came across a wonderful person who documented her journey incredibly well.  Right down to the products she used for her liquid diet 2 weeks prior to surgery.   I soaked u...

I Have My Surgery Date! - I am thrilled to say that I have been given my surgery date after several months of obstacles and insurance requirements!  My date is January 7th, 2010!  I am thrilled, scared,...