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Holiday season is upon us and it's time for the 3 "F's"... friends and family, festivities, and food. My message to you is quite simple...keep the last "F" in perspective. This is the season when we give thanks, cherish our friends and loved ones, share experiences, have fun, give gifts and look Read More...

As I was reaching for one of the few remaining pieces of Halloween candy that is still in my kitchen it occurred to me that successful behavior change is all about what you do "in the moment." "The moment" is that brief second between initiating the behavior and executing the behavior. With regards Read More...

Do you follow a specific eating plan simply because you want to lose weight? Chances are if this is your only motivation you will experience some difficulty making permanent lifestyle changes that will support long term weight loss. If you’ve ever dieted before to simply lose weight then you may hav Read More...

Do you turn to food when you feel stressed or overwhelmed? Does a bad day at work send you off track with your eating or exercise plan? Does an out-of-control to-do list leave you craving chocolate? There are ways to avoid the stress eating/emotional eating trap. Here are three straightforward st Read More...

The Adjustable Gastric Band (AGB, LAP-BAND^®®, Realize® Band) is a wonderfully simply surgical device for weight loss. Safe and effective, this procedure can allow people to lose large amounts of weight by simply restricting food intake. Because there is no removal of any portion of the stomach and no Read More...

Hi,,,I am from Kentucky. I had the LAP-BAND^® surgery one year ago and am still losing. It has slowed down a lot but as long as the weight is still coming off, I'm happy. I have lost from 214 to 150 Read More...

Introductions | Posted by lorettalowe1956 on 12-02-2008 - 05:52 PM

It has been a year and a half since I had my LAP-BAND^®, but in many ways I am still a newbie. Never mind the why of it, but I didn't get my fills as early as I should have, and am now approaching # 4. Read More...

POST-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers (NEW) | Posted by Vicky Sab on 12-02-2008 - 05:24 PM

Fill Managment NW in Washington State is moving to a new location with fluroscopy. Check out their website at www.northwestfills.com for prices. The new location is 9528 State Ave Suite A Marysv Read More...

Fill Doctors | Posted by Roblynn54 on 12-02-2008 - 04:24 PM

Does anyone in New York know of a place to get all post-operative treatment completed for 1 price? I'd rather pay everything up front, as I'm doing with surgery, and then be done with it. Also, if I e Read More...

Lap-Band Fills | Posted by tripi on 12-02-2008 - 04:01 PM

Fill Management NW is moving to a new location and they now have fluroscopy. New Address: 9528 State Ave Suite A Marysville, WA 98270 425-512-4220 www.northwestfills.com fillmgtnw@yahoo.com

Lap-Band Fills | Posted by Roblynn54 on 12-02-2008 - 03:57 PM

I filed with my insurace bcbs nc last monday and was denied on wednesday. When my surgeon got the denial letter it stated my denial was b/c my phsycologist letter was not detailed enough and that was Read More...

Insurance & Financing | Posted by dillon1205 on 12-02-2008 - 03:55 PM

Hello everyone! I finally met my insurance criteria and will have surgery on 12/12, day before my birthday. Sooooo this is my present to me. I am now doing liquid pre op diet! Today is not such a Read More...

Introductions | Posted by Sunny Loser on 12-02-2008 - 03:44 PM

If you are considering Texas Gastric Banding, Dr. Richard Wilkenfield, I strongly urge you to find someone else. He is horrible & treated me so badly when I needed help with a too tight fill. He isn't Read More...

Doctors and Hospitals | Posted by crazycatlady on 12-02-2008 - 03:43 PM

My name is Juan Ramirez, I am overweight but not contemplating surgery at this point; I invented the Heat Retentive Plates that are designed to keep food hot while you eat slowly and enjoy. A couple Read More...

Introductions | Posted by jjrb230 on 12-02-2008 - 03:40 PM

hello everyone it has been exactly one week from my surgery. i am feeling really good, back to work yesterday and off pain meds except at night before bed! i have already lost 14lbs and cant wait to g Read More...

Introductions | Posted by carmie on 12-02-2008 - 03:23 PM

I was banded on October 7 and have lost 31 pounds. I have had one fill and just don't seem to want to eat alot of anything. I have lots of questions that I would like answers to, so I am hoping to h Read More...

Introductions | Posted by Pam B on 12-02-2008 - 03:15 PM

Hi All, I have not taken any otc meds for pain since before the surgery and right now i'm at work and I have the worst headache.ACK! I don't have my list of what are some approved OTC meds I could tak Read More...

POST-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers (NEW) | Posted by Thegirlnextdoor on 12-02-2008 - 03:01 PM

I have several recipes that are healthy and taste great! The first one is your basic chili. I use ground turkey meat, but you can use regular. Ground turkey is better for you and doesn't taste that Read More...

POST-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers (NEW) | Posted by urwhatueat on 12-02-2008 - 02:46 PM

Hey everyone going through Kaiser Richmond!! Where are you in the process?

PRE-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers | Posted by MsJennie on 12-02-2008 - 02:01 PM

I was banded in April 2008. So far I've lost about 35-37lbs. Slow is what I was wanting, 'cause I don't want to have further surgery for loose skin. I have totally lost all motivation. I am tight enou Read More...

General Lap-Band Surgery Discussion | Posted by weight4change on 12-02-2008 - 01:50 PM

I had surgery yesterday and it went well. I got there at about 7:30am, checked in, went to room where I had to give a urine sample, which is hard to do when you're not allow Read More...

Blogger : trina4ufl 12-02-2008 - 12:48 PM
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OK here are some pics. Surgery, 3months and 8 months. 72

Blogger : ajoneen 12-01-2008 - 11:14 PM
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11-30-08 I went shopping yesterday. My jeans are getting big. I went to Lane Bryant and I tried on a 5P. They were loose....very comfortable if this was the weight I was stay Read More...

Blogger : julie.ann 12-01-2008 - 10:44 PM
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.:smile: THIS MORNING I GOT A CALL FROM THE DOCTOR OFFICE AN I,VE GOT A DATE IT,S JANUARY 13TH, THAT,S MY SON 20TH BIRTHDAY.:thumbup:.MY GOODNESS I CAN,T BELIEVE IT IN HIS BIR Read More...

Blogger : sil 12-01-2008 - 02:40 PM
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Well...it's almost time for my first fill and I'm still doubting whether or not I need it. I guess that's a good thing. I've been trying to exercise 5/7 days a week and am l Read More...

Blogger : annecolorgreen 11-30-2008 - 09:10 PM
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((Sung to the tune of Jungle Bells.. kinda) Dashing through the party trying not to eat so hardy running to the pot feeling not so hot PBs always there my face makes people Read More...

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