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Well thats a actually intresting question... but I feel thats its something that most cant answer, being you cant put LOVE on a % if you know what i mean.... I think it depends on your relationship as it is now... yeah things will change but I think and feel that getting the Lapband or not shouldnt be a question over weather you would lose your spouse or not... sorry if im blunt...

I have had questions like that myself of not losing as much or as fast as the Bypass... what got me to want the bad so much is that you do lose the weight slower and they dont give you a intestine make over.. and that is it reversable. Im planning on having a baby after my weight loss and was told that i can even get unfilled and have a baby then get re-filled again, thats sooo sweet! hehehe its just the question of what you are really looking for. Good luck with your decision

I think.. its because you dont want to get full while you are eating... I havent been banded yet.. so i guess I could be wrong, but this is just from reading and learning everything...

You are very Handsome either way, but I know "personally" so many health issue that can occur being over weight... Your almost there... Keep your head up!!! Good Luck!

Im sorry you are having to go through so much with your insurance. My Primary Doctor will not approve what I am doing... I hope i will not need a referral. Keep strong and so all you need to, to get it done... Im just starting myself so I dont have all the info that most can give on here. sorry. Good luck with it and let us know how it goes!! Take Care

woohoo Vera Thats awesome.. and I bet it was worth every penny!

Congrats on your date! your almost there... I still have a road to travel (for real hehe) Im seeing my Dr. for the 1st tomorrow. Your 3 1/2 weeks will go by fast Good Luck with everything!!!

You are a lot stronger then I am for wanting to quit... Good Luck with everything Keep us posted

Welcome Kathy!! I havent been banded yet, and also new to the group.. Its nice to hear great achivements like yours.. makes me more excited about the change im going to make.. Thanks!

Blonde Moments! A blonde named Pam is appearing on "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" with Regis Philbin. Regis: "Pam, you're up to $500,000 with one lifeline left: phone a friend. If you get it right, the next question is worth one million dollars. If you get it wrong, you drop back to $32,000. Are you ready?" Pam: "Yes." Regis: "Which of the following birds does not build its own nest? Is it A) robin, sparrow, C) cuckoo, or D) thrush." Pam: "I'd like to phone a friend. I'd like to call Carol." Carol (also a blonde) answers the phone: "Hello?" Regis: "Hello Carol, it's Regis Philbin from Who Wants to be a Millionaire. I have your friend Pam here who needs your help to answer the one million dollar question. The next voice you hear will be Pam's..." Pam: "Carol, which of the following birds does not build it's own nest? Is it A) robin, sparrow, C) cuckoo, or D) thrush." Carol: "Oh, Pam. That's simple. It's a cuckoo." Pam: "Are you sure?" Carol: "I'm sure." Regis: "Pam, you heard Carol. Do you keep the $500,000 or play for the million?" Pam: "I want to play; I'll go with C) cuckoo." Regis: "Is that your final answer?" Pam: "Yes." Regis: "Are you confident?" Pam: "Yes; I think Carol's pretty smart." Regis: "You said C) cuckoo, and you're right! Congratulations, you have just won one million dollars!" To Celebrate, Pam flies Carol to New York. That night they go out on the town. As they're celebrating, Pam looks at Carol and asks her, "Tell me, how did you know that it was the cuckoo that does not build its own nest?" "That's easy, everybody knows they live in clocks."

I have not been banded yet.. actually going in for my first appt Tomorrow (woohoo) I dont live in Colorado but I will be travling there from New Mexico to see my Dr. hes in Pueblo Co, just about a 500mile drive... not to bad.

Glad everything went good, everything will be smooth sailing...

Congrats! on your date... Good Luck with everything, keep us posted

That was a very touching story... something i will remember.

You look great no matter what anyone says... Everyone has to put there two cents in and you know what most of them have no place to talk! You have come a LONG way you need to proud!!! never give up on your accomplishment because you work hard. Its hard going from 230 some lbs to what you are now. its NOT easy and you are very strong for what you have already done. I hope I am there one day and look as wonderful as you... Dont get down keep your head up and work hard. Good luck! and keep us posted

Im a smoker and I drink... but i guess since i havent had the band i cant help you... i have my appt Friday... i will learn more then. Good luck find your answers that you need..

I havent had the band yet but Im thinking... correct me if im wrong but he could want you to quit before because of the Anesthesia, Im a smoker and have had surgery before with anesthesia and it hurt after really bad... so i bet it hurts worse with this surgery I could be wrong... Im going Friday to see my Dr. and i will see what he says about my smoking I will let you know.. Take Care

Jonathan, I havent been banded yet myself... I hope everything works for you keep us posted.. Take Care

isnt the band stiched inside to help prevent slippage? just a bubble thought.. from all the info i have been reading up on since i dont have the band yet... i read a lot

LOL you all are so funny... Hmmmm makes me want an Apple hahaha opps

wow I bet you are excited!!! Good Luck!!!!

This is cute... hehehehe or scarey.. yeah hehe A group of seniors were sitting around the pool talking about all their ailments. "My arms have gotten so weak I can hardly lift this cup of coffee," said one "Yes, I know," said another. "My cataracts are so bad I can't even see my coffee." "I couldn't even mark an 'X' at election time, my hands are so crippled," volunteered a third. "What? Speak up, I can't hear you," said a fourth. "I can't turn my head because of the arthritis in my neck," said a fifth, to which several nodded weakly in agreement. "My blood pressure pills make me so dizzy I can hardly walk," exclaimed another. "I forget where I am and where I'm going," said an elderly gent. "I guess that's the price we pay for getting old," winced an old man as he slowly shook his head. The others nodded in agreement. "Well, count your blessings," said one woman cheerfully. "THANK GOD WE CAN ALL DRIVE!

That was really cute!!! Happy New Year to you too Take Care

My goals are to Get Banded!!! Try my hardest in school Learn to keep my comitments Cut down on my smoking (not ready to quit just yet) Oh there is so much more.. and who knows which ones I will actually do, but I know for sure I WILL BE BANDED!! I have to I want to see the next few years of my life hehehe

Oh I so can relate to down to the lbs and age hehehe Im not banded yet either and also trying to not to drink cokes, beer, and to take smaller bites. I have always eattan really fast usally the first one to finish eating first. Im 320lbs (last time I checked) and Im also 28 yrs old... Right now Im unable to excersie the weight of my body is so large that im messing up my ankles, i wish i had a bike to ride myself, so then i wouldnt have to bounce my flab around in worries of breaking something. At night I dont get calf cramps but my upper thigh gos numb and the burning is soooo bad I want to cry, and sometimes I do. We will make this work Rachel You, I and so may others, we need to take control of our selfish body with the help of the band.. and be able to do anything! Thanking for your post... its nice to know that there is other people out there thinking just like me... Take Care and Good Luck keep me posted