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1st off let me say I will be thinking about you tomorrow Elizabeth NYC hope all goes well. Would love some updates as soon as you feel able. Phranp Thats just it I have been doing alot of reaserch for the last year. I finaly made the decision this last Dec for the lapband and have started the process. I have gone to the introduction seminar and have had the first consult with my surgeon. Let me state that I know it will still be a hard long process because its a lifestyle change not just a diet. I want to be a healthier person not just a thin person. I guess he just made me feel like I would fail unless I went with the gastric bypass and the idea just really bothers me. I so appreciate the replies from you both

Thats how I feel. I know its not a maginc pill and that I will have to put forth the effort and be committed. I just need a little help and I feel that the band is it.

Hello all, I went in for my surgical consult on Thur 3/10 and my doctor seem to be pushing the Gastric Bypass more than the band. I am more inclined to go with the band. The idea of having my insides switched around and cut away is very frightening to me. I want to lose 100 pounds and he kept saying that for that amount I should go with the Gastric and not the band. Has anyone else had their doctor push for this? Did you go with the band and get the results you wanted? I just cant wrap my head around having the Gastric it seems so drastic and end of the line kind of thing.

Hello all, I went in for my surgical consult on Thur 3/10 and my doctor seem to be pushing the Gastric Bypass more than the band. I am more inclined to go with the band. The idea of having my insides switched around and cut away is very frightening to me. I want to lose 100 pounds and he kept saying that for that amount I should go with the Gastric and not the band. Has anyone else had their doctor push for this? Did you go with the band and get the results you wanted? I just cant wrap my head around having the Gastric it seems so drastic and end of the line kind of thing.

I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with Pacific Care HMO. My primary sent me to Cedars Sinai and I have called my insurance and they said that yes they do cover it with approval if there are medical needs. But I keep seeing horrible stories about the process and wondered if anyone has any helpful information. Just hoping for the best

I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with Pacific Care HMO. My primary sent me to Cedars Sinai and I have called my insurance and they said that yes they do cover it with approval if there are medical needs. But I keep seeing horrible stories about the process and wondered if anyone has any helpful information. Just hoping for the best

Hello all, I have my first consultation with Dr. Scott Cunneen at Cedars Sinai on March 10th 2011 and I would really love to hear from anyone who has experience with this Dr or the Weightloss Center at Cedars.

Hello I'm new here also and wanted to say hi and wish you the best of luck. I had Melanoma about 6 years ago as well. I have only just gone to the initial seminar at Cedars Sinai here in Los Angeles California. My first consultation is March 10th. I am also a female but a little older just turned 45. I have been heavy myself most of my life, I have tried the Weight Watchers and Nutri Systems and many other diets and have lost a little weight but never all of it except for once. The one time I lost alot of weight, my son was 7 and diagnosed with Diabetes. At the time I weighed 256lbs on 9/1/99 by Feb 13th of 2000 my family forced me to go to my doctor because I had lost weight (turns out I was down to 141) my hair was falling out and I was having heart palpatations. I was extremely depressed over my sons illness and everytime I tried to eat after only a few bites I would throw everything up. I got down to about 121lbs and stayed there for about 3 years but I never really learned good eating habits or choices. Now I'm back up and heavier than I have ever been 272lbs and I want to be healthier and have a happier life. My son is 18 and I have decieded that its now time for me to focus on me again. I am scared and nervous but I am going to do what I have to do to change my life style to improve my life.