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Hi! So your Mom had LAP-BAND in February? How much has she lost? Is she happy that she did it? I've been waiting a year (because of my insurance), but my wait will be over in mid-August. I'm hoping we can schedule the surgery soon thereafter. Two ladies in my church have had the surgery and both have lost well over 100 lbs. without any problems. I wish for you the best in your journey!

Hello All, I am 59 yrs. old and have fought weight problems for all of my adult life. I have done all of the fad diets and am a lifetime member of Weight Watchers. I have always lost weight--60-70 lbs. each time, but always end up gaining it back. I'm tired of this, plus I have quite a few health issues (high blood pressure, osteoarthritis in my knees). I'm waiting now for knee replacement surgery, but it cannot be done until I lose weight. I am a little over 100 lbs. overweight. I have now been on this journey for the past year and still don't have my LAP-BAND. I've been pretty patient, but now I can't wait. I don't have a surgery date as yet because my insurance requires that I spend a year with a life coach which has been a big help. She enourages me, listens to me during my highs and lows, and is there for me every step of the way. She is a registered nurse and we talk every other week. I have also been required to be a part of two telephone conference groups discussing ways to make this work, why we want to do this, and many good tips for pre- and post-surgery. My year will be up on August 16th, and I have an appointment with my surgeon on the 17th. Hoping that the wait won't be too long for the insurance to go ahead and approve it at that time because I'm so ready for this surgery and to begin my journey! I know it won't be easy, but it will be a very helpful tool and a reminder if I ever think about overeating again. I welcome any good tips from those of you who already have had the surgery and wish everyone the very best.

Hi! Just here to tell you what I'm going through. I saw a surgeon last July. Because of my insurance, I have to wait a year and work with a life coach who guides me along, gives good tips, encourages me, teaches me healthy habits. I wasn't sure I would like that, but I have enjoyed this year with her. My year will be up August 16th. I have an appt. with my surgeon again on the 17th. Hoping that I won't have to wait long after for my LAP-BAND. Good luck with your surgery.