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Most psychological test have built in questions to detect malingering (faking good OR bad) so the best thing to do is just to answer the questions as honestly as possible. Honestly if I am noe psychologically ready i don;t think I want to get the band..I don't want to invest all that money and go through surgery to fail, or be miserable.

hmmm sounds familiar!! I think that if we could do this on our own we would have a long time ago and there would be no need for bariatric surgery. Yes we have to do most of the work but there is a reason the band exists...it helps, it is a tool just like any other that can make that work a little more productive. I seem to be on an "last meal" mentality too and I haven't even had my first consult. Makes me wonder if I am mentally ready for it but truth be told it seems to be a very common phenomenon from what I have read on here and on other blogs. Food is such a big part of my life I think there is going to be a mourning period for me. BTW have you looked into Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome?? Sounds like your doc gave you a watered down explanation for the infertility that affects so many obese women., and there is more to it than just the "lady parts" it affects insulin levels too which makes it easier to gain and harder to lose.

I have to admit this is probably my biggest fear!!! I have Dr records of being put on Phentermine by my PCP, and records where my endocrinologist had me on metformin and diet for insulin resistance, so I am hoping that is gonna be good enough!!!! I am so impatient I would do this tomorrow, but all these repsonses from folks who have had to do it are really encouraging. Since I know the band isn't some magic pill I should be prepared to make some lifestyle changes BEFORE if I have to. I just don't wanna wait!!

If you are under 25 you can get back on your parent's policy with the new health care laws that were passed. I would look into it if that is the case.

OK so mega embarrassing but a few months ago...my bed frame broke. It is a beautiful dark stained sleigh bed that my Father made for us and it is currently propped up with about 5 danielle steele novels. That combined with another failed attempt at losing weight this fall convinced me it was time to get this surgery. And yesterday I was trying to get on a par of boots to take my little girl outside to play in the snow and it was so hard to lace them up!!! SO yeah, it is LONG overdue, but not I'm ready.

OMG huge (pun intended) Harry potter fan..planning on making the pilgrimage this summer. If that doesn't motivate me nothing will!!!!

Awesome news! Good Luck with the pre-op!

Peace Queen I am right there with you!!! I need to keep my BMI up over 40, just barely there right now so that is part of it but I have been eating lots of the "bad stuff" that will be off limits at least for awhile with the liquid diets and all. On a positive note I haven't had any sodas AT ALL since 01.02 so I am pretty proud of that small accomplishment (which is HUGE for me, I was a 2 liter a day of diet Mt. Dew girl). Have my consult in the 24th so hopefully after I have a weigh in at the surgeons I can get started without worrying about the ins approval for a lower BMI.

I did quite a bit of research on the LAP band already, but after seeing this thread did some research in peer reviewed medical journals (I am a grad student so I am very used to doing research and sorting out what is valid and what is a sales pitch). What I found was that older research showed a higher risk, like 30% of complications but when I looked at newer research, post 2001 or so, the risk was down to 10% of having erosion and having to have second surgeries. Even things like "pouch stretching" and slippage were due to user error and could be dealt with in most cases without surgery, and at 5 years out the average weight loss was 30% of excess weight, which matches what my surgeon and any other information I have looked at says. There are risks with any surgery and certainly lap band can have complications but these seem to have become much less prevalent over the last 5 years with new techniques and more experienced surgeons. I am going for it!!! I need the tools the band can give me and I know 100% that I have to do the work, but I have tried and failed so many times. My hunger controls me now, and I want it to be the other way around. I feel the band can help me learn to do that.

So the surgeon finally called me back with my consult appointment. I go on 01/24 at 9 AM and I am really excited!! What should I expect on this first visit?? Any questions you wished you had asked the first time?

Oh yeah. Fridge, framed copy on my desk, perhaps tattooed on my ample stomach.....

I am still in the early stages of pre-surgery process..haven't had my first appt yet! But I ma trying to get off soda already. For me it is Dt. Mt. Dew (I know..redneck) But it is just SO bad for you, banded or not. I am officially at 36 hours no pop. Not giving up my coffee though....Once cup a day then water or a little juice for the rest of the day. Last time losing weight on my own I drank very little maybe 1 20 oz per day, so I know it makes a difference.

I have just recently started this whole process and am waiting formy first appointment and ins approval. I am anxious to get started on my new me in the new year, but my BMI is only barely over 40. Ethically I am having a hard time with not starting, as well as being anxious to see some results, but I know if I lose just a few pouds I will probably not be approved by my insurance!!!! I feel like a hipocrite but after so many years of trying I know I need the help of the Lap-Band. Could this mean that I am mentally ready for this lab band journey lol???? Anyone else in the same predicament?

OK this is not good for weight loss for obvious reasons and I am not sure if it is OK with the post op diet but I had a nurse tell me to take a teaspoon of sugar and put it under my tounge and let it dissolve. I get horrible hiccups alot (not banded yet) and this has never failed me yet!!

Thanks Dave, makes total sense!!