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Thanks Sue! It's taken me a long time to get here, but it's great! I was banded in July, like you, but see that you have lost a lot more weight than I have...CONGRATS to you! :thumbup: I didn't really feel any different...just proud of myself for finally getting here. GOOD LUCK to you!

I did it! I made it to ONE-der-land this morning...199.6!! :biggrin: First time I've seen that one in the hundreds place in 16 1/2 years.

The cajun one is delicious, too!

I've tried eating fish the last two Fridays...due to Lent...and find that I just can't do it. After one or two small bites I'm feeling 'stuck!' Anyone else have problems eating fish?

I can't wait to be there either! It's been 16 1/2 years since I've seen onederland!:cursing: Hopefully I'll get there in less than 16 days now!

I wasn't given a specific amount to lose before surgery. I was only put on a special diet to shrink my liver. This is the first I've even heard of anyone requiring a certain amount of weight loss before the surgery! :wink_smile: I thought that is why we needed lapband. If I could lose weight on my own I wouldn't need the band! GOOD LUCK!

While working at a bank a customer called and needed to speak to the woman who had helped her earlier in the day while she was in the bank. She couldn't remember the name of the teller, but stated, "it was the heavy-set one." I said, "Oh, well that would be me." She went on with her business without an apology...as if that was an appropriate way to refer to someone helping them! :tt1:

I wasn't given a choice either. Mine is right about my belly button. The only time it bothers me is leaning over into the washer getting out clothes...just have to remember now!

Tortilla crusted tilapia from Market Day is wonderful!:hungry:

I heard the same remarks. I don't think mine were negatively intended, I just think they were trying to have my best interest at heart. WLS is a serious step and not to be taken lightly. I didn't take it lightly I researched for two years, but some people didn't realize that. Try to remember they only care about you. You do what you feel is best for you.

Most insurance companies will consider WLS with two other health issues with a BMI of 35 to 40. KEEP FIGHTING! I was denied the first time, but approved the second. I had a few bouts with high blood pressure...nothing serious, but I really pushed that issue. Write letters to your insurance company and have your doctor do the same. The bariatric office I went to really stood up and fought for me to have it done! I know it was a money thing for them, but hey...I got my lapband done! :confused:

I've never had the pain on the left side, but you DEFINITELY need to have it checked out...I'm glad you have an appointment tomorrow! Since my surgery I've had pain in my lower right side. I'm going to mention it at my next appointment, but wondered if anyone else had this?!?!

Dear ImaStar...everything TerriDoodle says is right! You will be able to sleep, eat out, and sing! I had a little discomfort after surgery while trying to sleep, but after the initial soreness passed I've slept however I wanted!:notagree There is not a single food that I have had to quit eating. Sometimes I have trouble with some foods making me feel yucky, but then try I just try it again another day and it goes down fine.:hungry: I do not feel deprived. It is one of the best things that I have done for myself!:whoo: I don't think you are going through a mid-life crisis...you just understand the importance of taking better care of yourself with age! You are smart to weigh all the pros and cons and to question all your concerns! I did and then found the answers. I have no regrets! And remember...NOTHING tastes as good as thin feels! GOOD LUCK!

Sometimes I get "aggressive hiccups," too. Why is that? What causes them?

I have federal BCBS...they paid all but @ $200 for surgeon and $750 for hospital.

I was also denied and it took a year for me to finally get approved. It is worth it...keep fighting!

"I am at a stand still with weight loss this week, but I am praying that I am just compacting." What does "compacting" mean? I was banded July 2nd and only lost 15 pounds during pre surgery and 6 weeks post surgery. I have a 4cc band and had my first fill 3 weeks ago. The Dr. said he put in 3cc. I have only lost 2 pounds since then. I'm eating LOTS of food...I even ate a 6" chicken salad sub sandwich from Subway. Do I need to call and get another fill before my 6 week scheduled appointment or should I just wait? I see that some people say it takes several fills to hit the "sweet spot." Starting to feel frustrated!

:whoo:YOU DID IT! :clap2:

Sorry, but I've only made one. I haven't tried to edit yet. :cry

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It depends on your insurance carrier. My insurance wouldn't cover the procedure last year, but then changed their policy in January to cover it this year. It would cover gastric bypass but that wasn't what I wanted so I waited hoping their policy would change and it did! :whoo: I didn't have to go through months of supervised diet, but friends of mine who were banded within a week of me did...they had different insurance carriers. My insurance approved within 4 1/2 weeks of my request and I didn't have hypertension or sleep apnea or any other medically documented condition other than having a BMI over 40. Don't give up! GOOD LUCK!

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I'm coming up on week 4 and having the same problem...a little fluctuation, but I'm not losing! I lost 15 pounds starting the week before and during the first two weeks after surgery, but none since then...just up and down a few pounds. I'm slowly eating more, but feel like I'm eating sensibly and exercising. I just hope after my first fill, Aug. 10th, I will start losing more!

I'm coming up on week 4 and having the same problem...a little fluctuation, but I'm not losing! I lost 15 pounds starting the week before and during the first two weeks after surgery, but none since then...just up and down a few pounds.:faint: I'm slowly eating more, but feel like I'm eating sensibly. Is this normal?

<p><p>Hang in there Alma! You've made a decision to change your life for the better...you just have to keep remembering that! Why are you not following the food plan as instructed? Have you been able to eat more than you're supposed to? Maybe you need to have your band adjusted again.</p></p>