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Today was my consultation

By hotdognabeer

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I was looking forward to this appointment for over 2 years. It was 2 years ago I went through all the channels for the lapband surgery but doctor wouldn't do it because my BMI was too low.

I had to commit to quit smoking, an appointment with a shrink, a dietician/ nutritionist, xrays and some labwork only downfall was it's almost positive insurance won't cover any of the cost due to the low BMI. So for me it's either out of pocket or stay feeling and looking miserable.:lol:

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    Junior Guru

    aliciab

    LAP-BAND Patients

    What is your BMI?

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    hotdognabeer

    LAP-BAND Patients

    My BMI is 33. If anyone out there knows of any web sites that have before and after pictures, I would love to see them.

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    Rhonda's journey

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Hi there

    I had waited for surgery for 2 years as well My BMI was over 50 and now its 37.I thought this surgery was great but I now wished I wouldn't have considered it.I was banded at a 14cc band on May 2nd/2011 and I have only lost 10 pounds in total. I had 9cc fill and I have been sick for the past six weeks.Can't keep nothing down and when I do eat it feels like I am going to die with the pain.I thought the clinic would have great support but the website is what is giving me the support.If I ever had to do it over again I would look at all the alternatives before this.Its a very slow process and very fustrating for the amount of money that you put down for it and its not a diet,its a life change tool.You have to do the work not just the band.Good luck and the slim band website gives you before and after pictures and its the same band.These people from Mississauga has helped me out a great deal and I didn't even have the surgery there,also they have a live chat and you can see everyone experiences.

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