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Dotofoz.... I am also booked for my surgery Feb.22 in Toronto @ TLBC. It is not covered and will cost $16k. It is the hardest comittment I have ever had to make, but I know that the results are still dependant on what choices i make (ie excercise and healthy food choices) For me, I am so disapointed that i have allowed myself to let it come to this. I feel like a failure in that i cannot control my eating and the result has caused me to virtually be infertile @320lbs. Even the fertility dr's won't consider treating me, but that still wasn't enough to get me to stop over eating..... At this point, it 's either LB or try to lose enough weight on my own to get approved for IVF, which would cost just as much, if not more, than the band....... My point is, what do you have to lose but weight!!!! That's how i have to look at it. I am slowing allowing myself to feel ok about accepting that i need help, and in my case, hopefully its the band. I sought out this surgery back in 2001,when it was only $10K, but decided not do do it and i don't want to have that kind of regret again..... I also feel more comfortable with the band because its not permanent and if something does go wrong, it can be removed...... Good luck!!! Jill

Hi All, I am scheduled to have my surgery Feb.22nd @ TLBC. I inquired about this procedure in 2001, but have put off the reality of my situation until just recently. I have about 150lbs to lose and I'm counting on this procedure to help me reach my goal, one step at a time. Has anyone had to seek out help for the emotional side of over-eating? I have seen interviews with Carnie Wilson and she was still unable to deal with her emotional bagage, even though she was down 150lbs. She ended up drinking excessively and had to seek therapy for her emotions and alcohol addiction. Any suggestions/thoughts/comments are welcome..... Jill:confused: