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A weight loss surgery blog by sarcout13 on BariatricPal. 2 entries on surgery, recovery and progress.

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Read more about Am I slacking?

Am I slacking?

October 11, 2010. I have been banded for a few years now. I have lost almost 55 lbs., but most importantly, to me, is the fact I have gone from a size 22 to 14!! I am having a problem now that I need to work through. A few months ago I became very sick (Dr. thought it was the flu). I had quite a bit of vomitting. It was believed that my stomach had become irritated, and it affected my band. Came to a point where I could not keep anything down, not even water. Became very dehydrated, which m

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• sarcout13
• October 11, 201015 yr

Read more about Beginning My Journey

Beginning My Journey

I had my Lap Band Surgery on Jan. 17, 2009. I, too, studied - - researched - - and studied somemore. I was upset with all of the critea needed in order to be approved for the surgery. I actually tried to qualifiy in 2003, but my insurance company denied me. I did not pursue the surgery again until Jan. 2008. It took me one year to finally be approved :thumbup:!! As I look back now, I do believe all the critera is certainly important. This surgery is not something to be taken lightly, and certain

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• sarcout13
• February 20, 200917 yr