englishliznvega

Hi, I am considering lap band I weigh 230 lbs at 5" 4" I'm in general good health so don't expect my insurance will pay. I have been taking diet pills to control my weight for over 10 yrs, which kept me at 175 (always over weight) I stopped taking them in Sept and have gained 55 lbs and counting. Not taking the pills has made me very lazy and depressed. I have questions and concerns about lap band and hope some of you can help me. Is Mexico a good safe option? Is Mexico a faster option? I smoke and am willing to quit for weight loss but do I have to give up coffee and diet pepsi also? What are fills and are they always needed? If fills are needed can you get fills in america if you got banded in Mexico? If fills are needed are you left with a tube coming out of your stomach for life? I hope these questions can be answered here as my doctor just blew me off when I asked about lap band saying I didn't weigh enough (popping pills is his answer) paying over $100 a month not covered by insurance either. Please give me any info that you think might help. Thanks Liz