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Lapband to Sleever's...what are the biggest differ - So it goes without saying (for the most part) that one of the biggest differences is in lesser complications, and not needing fills and unfills. But what about lifestyle? Can yo...

How do you know you're full? - So I was just sleeved on Friday and home today. I am trying to figure out if I am sipping at the right pace. I am sipping super slow but I end up burping almost every tiny sip. ...

What were you thinking 24 hours post op? - So it's been just over 24 hours since I woke up from surgery. I'm doing far better then I expected with only minor pain and yet as I sit here sipping at a pace of 1oz per hour I'm ...

My surgery was this morning and... - ...I was pleasantly surprised at how I'm feeling. When I woke up with my Lapband I was in so much pain. My pain this time is a fraction of that. I did my first 4 laps around the nu...

My surgery was this morning and.... - I was pleasantly surprised at how I'm feeling. When I woke up with my Lapband I was in so much pain. My pain this time is a fraction of that. I did my first 4 laps around the nu...

Bowel Cleanse/ Magnesium Citrate question - So my VSG surgery is in the morning. I have been on clear liquids for two days which caused me diarrhea already today but then I started the official bowel cleanse taking 1/2 a ...

Clear liquid pre-op...what to do about the hunger? - Im so so so HUNGRY. I have been drinking clear broth ALL day hoping if I dont stop drinking I wont think of how hungry i am. Instead my stomach is grumbling louder and louder. I...

How to get my motivation back? Any thoughts? - So when I had my lap-band put in I was super motivated. Any part of the plan that needed to be followed I was game. I had little trouble giving up bread, pasta, rice, soda, etc....

Are there any foods you can no longer tolerate? - I am aware that some VSG patients experience "dumping" like symptoms from eating too much sugar, however I haven't heard if there are specific foods that can no longer be tolera...

This is all going much faster then I expected... - Since I am revising from lap-band to sleeve I have been through this process before and it was grueling how long it all took. Between approvals, waiting to be scheduled, and all...

WLS in your 30's and older - So I am about to convert from Lapband to VSG. When I lost weight the first time with my lapband I lost at a pretty slow pace averaging 1.5-2lbs per week at most. I didn't have a...

Any sleeve (VSG) regrets? - So I just got my approval to revise from lap-band to sleeve. Of course I know their are plenty of people who regret having the lap-band placed, but I so far haven't heard of any...

Any sleeve (VSG) regrets? - So I just got my approval to revise from lap-band to sleeve. Of course I know their are plenty of people who regret having the lap-band placed, but I so far haven't heard of any...

I've got a date! Protein shake recommendations - So I just got my approval to revise from my lap-band (Placed in March of 2009) to sleeve on November 29th. YAY!! This being my second time around I am hoping to stock up on a de...

How many days post-op until you went back to work? - I am hoping to not have to discuss my surgery with too many people at work (already been there done that in the past with my lap-band). As a result I am hoping to be ok to return t...

When the honey moon is over - I used to be a very regular poster here on the lapband forums. I was extremely positive about my band and so very grateful for the success I had. I never was a fast loser, and I ne...

What questions should I ask my insurance? - I called my insurance about a year ago to ask about revision. They were extremely vague and left me with no idea whether or not I would be approved. Does anyone know how to narrow ...

After the honeymoon...who is 2+ year out? - I had lap-band surgery just over 3 years ago. The first 18 months were pretty successful but things started to go downhill after that. I wont bore you with the details but I am rea...

Mind Set- The MOST important tool/enemy we have! - Well, here I am nearly 3 years post op and I feel like I have experienced so many different mind sets about my lapband since I got it. In the early days (up to about 18 months post...

How long was your recovery? - I am interested in knowing the average hospital stay and various periods of recovery to get an idea of how long I may be looking at to recover from the surgery. I realize everyone ...

I think I need revision, I dont know where to begi - Ok so I had lapband in March of 2009. I did well the first year losing 70lbs in just over 12 months. My second year was mostly maintenence with a few lbs gained, however it start...

BMI and revision approval - I won't bore you with the details of my lapband troubles since I know they have been recited so many times by others who have had complications, however I am about to begin the pro...

I think I need revision, I dont know where to begi - Ok so I had lapband in March of 2009. I did well the first year losing 70lbs in just over 12 months. My second year was mostly maintenence with a few lbs gained, however it start...

I think I need revision, I dont know where to beg - Ok so I had lapband in March of 2009. I did well the first year losing 70lbs in just over 12 months. My second year was mostly maintenence with a few lbs gained, however it started...