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I have a month to change my mind as I can cancel the surgery up until the day before. After I set the date the surgery became very real. I've been researching lapband surgery for quite some time now and I'd rather be fat then disconnect or remove 85% of my stomach. I have done tons of research reading the success stories and the horror stories. I'm skeptical about the lifespan of the band and if it is really permanent. It is not designed to be temporary yet people are having them removed after 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,10 years. I think I need to stop reading the life after lapband removal board. It is normal to be scared and cautious about any surgery. I don't have any health conditions and am self pay so its pretty much elective.

Hi everyone, My surgery date is Sept 25th and I'm having serious reservations. A friend of mine told me two of her friends are having their bands removed and my aunt's friend has the band for one year is miserable, her band is opened and she can't eat any solid food. I'm a self pay patient and I'm concerned that the band will one day eventually have to be removed due to erosion or slippage. The cost to remove the band is the same cost to install the band. I've been lurking around the life after lapband removal board to discover why people are having their bands removed. I don't know if these bands are really permanent or just good for x amount of years until they slip or erode. I'm scared that I will be one of the one's that has complications and has to have their band removed and gain back all the weight. I'm also scared of having 1 surgery let alone two surgeries. Any feedback is appreciated.

Did you tell your sponsor and fellows? OA shuns WLS, liquid diets etc. I don't think my sponsor and fellows will be supportive of WLS. I welcome any feedback and experience, strength and hope! Thanks!

Thanks guys! NYU requires psychologist, nutritionist visits and 2 week liquid diet. The surgery gives me hope! I've been sitting on the side lines of life for too long.

Hi Everyone, I'm going to a seminar at NYU on Monday and am wondering how soon I can schedule the surgery? Anyone a self pay patient that got banded at NYU Langone medical center? Thanks in advance!

Eating/drinking ice cream after WLS totally defeats the purpose of having the surgery IMO.

How much is the surgery (self pay) with Dr. Garber?

Hi everyone! Is someone willing to tell me how much the surgery was with Dr. Kurian? Is it more $$$$ with self pay than insurance? Thanks!

Thanks everyone! The problem is I don't have any comorbidities and I'm NOT gaining weight to increase my BMI that is really stupid. Perhaps I can find a doctor to write a letter saying that I have sleep apnea.

Hi everyone! I'm new to the forum, this is my first post. I'm 33, 5'6 240 w/ a bmi of 38. I'm considering getting the band however, I don't have any medical issues. I have Cigna; how do I get my insurance to cover it? What is the process? Thanks in advance!