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thank you all so much. I cannot wait till i can exercise without almost passing out. I have an 8 year old boy that i want to run around with and be more active for. So thank you for all your input. You are all an inspiration. Good job on reaching your goals and working so hard!!

Thank you!

Yes thank you, I know that

Thank you for this. I HATE throwing up. is that what PB is? are you exercising? Congrats on all your weight loss. what an inspiration!

I am going through the approval process and every day i am researching and researching. Ive been finding "statistics" that a large percentage of people will lap band will have some kind of problem and end up having it taking at. Which is very pricy (as insurances will usually cover only 1 bariatric surgery?) I read on Dr. Oz's website that he wasn't really favoring lapband either. I really feel like this is my last chance of ever getting my life back. And i really want this. But like anyone, im scared. I know everyone has good days and bad days, but i was wondering for those that have more " bad days" is this really worth it?? Please share. I would love to hear what you have to say. Thanks so much!

HI i live in Irvine and just finished my pre-tests. now waiting. how are you??? id love to chat !! hope you are doing well. I hope to get banded by June

Hello all! i know this thread it a bit old! But i am going throught the approval process and live in Irvine. I would love some info, experience anything you would like to share with me! Thanks in advance!

I am going thru the process and i am soooo ready for this. Are the fills painfull?

wow thank you all so much! you all are such a motivation and i appreciate all your feed back.. Glitter G we have a lot in common. Best wishes to you and good luck. Please let me know how your surgery goes!! Again thank you all! <3

hmmm i have united healthcare choice plus and i have $2500 deductible and $4000 out of pocket expense. Does anyone know how this works? My coordinator said they (UHC) would pay for it but they require it to be in a hospital and i would be responsible for the $4000 max

Thank you all so much for your input. I had my endoscopy and just like you guys said, i was asleep and woke up wondering if they had started it yet My ultrasounds found some gallstones and small fibroids and i guess i have to get the gallbladder taken out before the lap band. Im still going throught the process, so im not even sure if i will be approved yet. But im hoping and praying all goes well. @ Foxglove, thank you so much for your 2 cents! I have been going back and forth about this but i do feel the exact same thing. I have an autistic little boy who needs me and i want to be on this earth for as long as i can for him. Yes this is scary but i don't want my obesity to take me away from him. How was everyone's experience? After the surgery? Any pain and discomfort???? lol guess i still am nervous

Hello, I am over 100 lbs over weight and im going through the approval process for the lapband. I think i will be approved but i am very scared. I am researching about the lapband and read about 4 people that have died so far. I also know that if i don't lose the weight, i will could also die too. I would just like anyones opinion. i have hypertension and i am breathless after walking to my car I will be going to my pre tests, and im a bit scared about the endoscopy too. Does it hurt??? Please help...