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I recently finished the insanity workout program. Although I could FEEL my cloths fitting better I was having a hard time SEEING the progress in the mirror. The workouts are tough and I love it. I plan on repeating the whole program. Here are my results...

Proof that exercise can help reshape your body as you are losing as well.

Congrats! You look great! It's amazing how we don't see it until we look at pictures. Keep up the great work!
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I have loss almost 100 pounds but could not tell intill I took this pic

Well my experience was a breeze down 150ish and kept it off for 3 years so far , my doc was great and I have never been filled. Lifestyle changes ahead for the best I love my healthy eating ways!

Thanks!
Honestly, I didn't do anything special. I just track all my calories to be sure I stay within my daily allowance and never eat more than a cup of food per meal. I've done both since the day I got home from the hospital after my band surgery and it's definitely paid off.

That is so awesome! Congrats on the 200lbs weight loss. I've lost 110lbs and would like to lose 90 more but havent been able too. Your a big motivation. Could you tell me how you did it?
Thanks in Advanced

Labrada and Premier are the best ones i have had compared to all the ones out there.

That is so awesome! Congrats on the 200lbs weight loss. I've lost 110lbs and would like to lose 90 more but havent been able too. Your a big motivation. Could you tell me how you did it?
Thanks in Advanced

Almost 15 months ago, I had Lap Band surgery.
Today I am thrilled to announce I have now officially lost 200 pounds since then.
If I wasn't currently in the hospital I'd post pics. I will take some later when I'm home and better.
I just had to share!

Good Job on the weight loss. You should call the dr and tell him about your situation. Maybe he will give you a fill. Good luck.

Hello,
I know that some people are getting the band ontop of the gastric surgery. You should really research and see why you gained weight. Do you journal the food you consuke daily and do you count calories. You should also see your Dr. and talk to him. Wish you the best

Good Job on the weight loss. You should call the dr and tell him about your situation. Maybe he will give you a fill. Good luck.

Carnie Wilson apparently did.

Hello,
I know that some people are getting the band ontop of the gastric surgery. You should really research and see why you gained weight. Do you journal the food you consuke daily and do you count calories. You should also see your Dr. and talk to him. Wish you the best

I use caloriecount.com an there are other apps too. But keep track of calories.
I like things super easy so i also have daily sheets of different items to pick from an as long as for that day i dont deviate then i know im within my cal. range for the day without having to count

I had my surgery January 4th 2013 && I was so anxious to lose weight that what I was losing was never good enough. Ive been wirking my ass off (excuse my language). I finally lost 40 pounds and suddenly, something hit. I'm finally losing weight!

Yes I would do it again. My Dr prescibed liquid vicodin for the pain and i only had 2 table spoons. It wasnt even because of the band but because of the hernia i had repaired. Good Luck

I think its better to put it out there and if they dont like it move on, you did the band to better yourself. my opinion!

UPDATE: My first appeal was denied. The letter said I didnt have enough documentation . I also called and spoke with a woman at my insurance company that said they want wls patients to be at least 18 months post surgery. So That put me out until September. From April to September I went to the doctor for every rash. In August I began to develope severe back pain much like what I had before i had a breast reduction. So the doctor put me in physical therapy. Even my physical therapist agreed I would greatly benefit from having the surgery done. In October I obtained all of my medical records and by end of november it was submitted. They denied it in less than 24 hours. My surgeons office looked into it and said that for some reason only 15 out of 50+ pages that were subitted were received. I appealed stating this in my letter. It took them less than one week to deny that appeal too stating that they reviewed EVERYTHING and that is just wasnt enough to make them cover it. I at that point decided to pay out of pocket. My husband and I were gearing up do what was necessary. Then this past tuesday the surgeons offfice called and said she got and approval over the phone. I received the new approval letter yesterday and it stated that the remaining 33 pages they didnt get were due too FED EX never delivering them. The new notes were then faxed and an approval was given stating I met all criteria. So I am scheduled for Feb 5. I am beyond excited. But nervous too, as I always am when I am going to have a big surgery. SO Thank you for all the support and prayers. God has taken care of me. Please pray that I have a successful surgery with no complications and an easy relatively quick recovery because I have a 3 year old that is not going be happy if Mommy cant play for very long LOL

For several months now I have been getting rashes where the skin hangs around my stomach area. I talked to my primary doctor and he referred me to a plastic surgeon. (We are military so we have Tricare for insurance.) I go in to see the surgeon and she says she never has problem with Tricare approving panniculectomy surgery after weightloss if 1. The patient has lost 100 pounds or more or 2. is getting rashes due to the hanging and sagging skin so she felt I was a shoe in for the surgery approval especially since we are able to get photos of the rash to submit to insurance as well. Today I get the letter in the mail that Tricare has denied my surgery. That they did not deem it medically necessary based on Tricares criteria, but I was given the option to appeal. That is exactly what I did. I wrote them an appeal letter stating all the reason I NEED this surgery. Basically I am tired of hurting from the rashes and tired of the hygiene issues that come with this saggy skin. When I initially applied for the lapband they denied that too and I at that time also wrote my own appeal letter and wouldn't ya know it they approved it. This time I stressed how much work I put into the weightloss. I have worked so hard to get here. Now I am in pain and need to have this done, but I am unsure of how this will go for me. The abdominoplasty will cost me $7500 out of pocket and that is the route I am gonna go if the panniculectomy is not approved at all after all appeals have been exhausted. But wow thats a lot of saving for a one income family of 5. I may have to get a part time job too, with also being a full time student.
I keep reminding myself that I have been so blessed already and that insurance has done so much for me just by accepting my appeal and allowing me to have the surgery done. I am so appreciative of what they have done to help me. I guess it was just kind of a slap across the face when they basically said it doesnt matter to them how much pain I am in, this procedure is not medically necessary, and also forget all the hard work you have put into losing your weight, we still wont help you take care of this....
I will continue to pray about this, I know that what is meant to happen will. I am blessed to have come this far and no matter what I will have the surgery done eventually. It may take me a couple of years to get all the money but I will get it done. I just may have to come to terms that it may be later rather than sooner.
Thanks for listening to me vent. I feel much better. Have a blessed evening everyone!

27- 28 next week, SWF!! Single white Female LOL not crazy though! I'm located in Northern California. I'm recently single and ready to date again Banded 2 years ago. No Kids! Must love dogs

Hello I'm 35, single, no children (unless you count my cats and dogs). i live in central CA. I will be banded later this year, I thought I had done everything right the first time, but my insurance said I had to start my 6 months over again. But I hear its worth it so I'm doing it. This seems like a great place to meet someone who will understand what I'm doing. I'm open to meeting for friends, support or more.

I am a 34 year old woman, never married, no kids and I live in Kansas City, MO. Looking forward to meeting new friends.