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That scale is the magic motivator!!!!!

Yep gotta get rid of that! Start now!

So did your band come out through all of this?

Thanks I googles, I think I might like that better. When I get down there in weight it might look great not having 5 scars visible when I wear my bikini!

Hold your nose.... Dilute w/ skim milk if you need to!

Oh also how did it get approved so fast, doesn't it take 24 hours for the inbsirance to decide ???!!!

Did you follow up on that withthe insurance company! I would. I would find all the paperwork u can, ESP the approval letter so u have something in hand!

Shasta the difference between a slimband and the realize band?

Ok so tell me more...I'm thinking I'd like this....

Hey I am in the same boat as far as the hypertensio goes.... My #s are all over the place, the highest I have ever checked was 185/114 last week. Today it was 163/98! I am taking meds too but I hate the way they make me feel. What are your numbers like? Also prediabetic (stage2) wouldnt it be nice to get off these meds with this Lap Band surgery.

I think the psych eval is bc they want to know if you know what you're gettn into, understand all the pros and cons, have any anorexic/bulimic thinking or behaviors! U know to be wholly mentally prepared for the right reasons.

Go there and ask for a copy of everything that have in your folder!!! You have the right to it, it's your info! Then see if you can take it to the next surgeon ( the new one) and let him know u have done all steps. Maybe u wouldn't have to go through it all again if he would accept them.

Believe me, the surgeons want the money. They know all the tricks even if only word that it takes to get approval!!!!

Normally I hear it eventually clears up both ass well as diabetes. I have prediabetic and hypertension too. I'm looking forward to being medicine free!!!

Normally I hear it eventually clears up both ass well as diabetes. I have prediabetic and hypertension too. I'm looking forward to being medicine free!!!

To be truthful, I am doing the same bc my first surgeon meeting is next week. Ins will only approve if I need to lose 100+ so I can't go below 230! Are we crazy?!

Wow, congrats and good luck at new job! Btw, for a male - you write very well!

Bump up your workout! See if that helps!

Because your BMI is over 50 they will mostly try to talk u into the RNy Or gas sleeve, just be calm and see if they do! I'm interested to know. Keep in touch and let us know!

They say u need to let that area breathe at night so put on a long nightgown and sleep underless!

Mine is &150

Good for you! I meet w/ my surgeon too next Weds. It may be helpful to write your reasons down why you decided one over the other ! Just in case they ask!

I am 5'1 & 230 lbs, nice to meet u- also ready for LB process! Research research research !!!!'

Rach, ok after reading everyones comments they say what I wanted to write so I won't repeat . But what I do want to reinforce is that we are all here to help you, we respond with constructive criticism bc we do care. Its not always good to hear bit ot os ecpressed with much truth and love for your wellbeing. We bandits stick together. I'm glad you found the place to vent here. Now take the advice here and seriously put forth your best effort to "get er done "!

Great for you, unlike most Of us who have to wait. It wouldnt hurt to see your PCP bc I think it requires a physical and blood work before surgery.