I hope everything went well.. I had my surgery Dec 3rd and Im feeling great...Good luck!!

Hi Romaine,,Its really a big change but if you keep positive things will be ok. I had surgery Dec 3rd and I was nervous too,,anxious and praying a lot to make it thru surgery. I was really positive the day of the surgery, I told myself not to cry and keeping strong. When I was waken from surgery I thanked the Lord that I made it thru and I said if I made it thru surgery the rest is going to be a piece of cake. I hope you stay strong a trust God. Its a life change,,its hard to see food that you cant eat but it feels so good to get into smaller sizes and feel lighter...keep us posted please Good luck!

I have Blue Cross PPO and my surgeons office had me running around getting all the testing done, the results were faxed to insurance by surgeon and it was approved first time. I believe your BMI has to be over 40. Good Luck! Lori

Rich, If I was able to do it Im sure you will too...it is all mental..no doubt but I guarantee you will be able to manage ..just think how great and wonderful you are going to be feeling soon..Be positive!!! And good Luck!! keep us posted!!

I had my Lab Band procedure on 12/12 and felt good with minimal pain. After day 2 I had no pain. Following the diet exactly, the water I haven't measured out but I love sugar free popsicles which seems obvious to be part of my liquid. The nutritionist says I can have a half of one with no reason given even when questioned twice. I have a habit I need to break and that's picking up a water bottle while thirsty and just guzzling it down. The cream of mushroom, celery and chicken I put in the blender with a can of fat free milk and I don't strain. Blending does the job. I have a problem that I want to know if any one else has. Yesterday 12/18 I developed a minor pain in the area that I assume is the port. The incision is small and below my left breast and it's getting a bit pink around it. Anyone have that problem? Did you find out why? I wrote my surgeon an email and he is excellent in reading and returning one. I asked for an antibiotic as his office is an hour away on a good CA freeway day. HA That won't be tomorrow or Friday since LAX is in between his office and me. Protein drinks...I like the Atkin's just fine. Best of Luck to All! Lori in Torrance, CA