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That's just downright crazy and mean! I'm a fighter so I might have open hand slapped her in her mouth with my fat hand!!! Do people realize the struggle that brought us here? What we have to go through to get approved? Telling me to "just stop eating" is like telling a meth addict to " just quit meth"!! That's why I've only told my husband, niece and y'all! My niece because she too is having WLS. I can't believe the nerve of some people!! Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk

Congrats to you both!!! :D

I will say this to you. I have to wonder what doctor on this earth would play with your health like that and make you get " likes" on facebook in order to have a life changing surgery? We here have thought long and hard about going through this process. Some folk are still contemplating the surgery. This is a "support" site to uplift others, praise and encourage. There are people who are getting loans and tapping into savings because they don't have insurance to have this surgery. I think you should start over with your full and complete story. We would like to welcome you with open arms and definitely not make you feel like a castaway. You have to be truthful here. Some of us have not even told close friends and family members of out intentions. This is out safe haven and we don't need any unnecessary exposure to a social media other than the ones we choose. I thought United Health Care covered Bariatric? I think so, they just have different requirements and a longer waiting period. Try again. We are just leery.

Sorry to have offended you. Im done with this particular forum that you started. I hope you find your way to what you want . Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

I see Mrs. Wiggins left the building......we "banded" together and ran her off!! Oh i'm killing myself laughing over here!!! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

You'll do fine . And according to the time of my post you should be fine. Lol!! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Yeah you'd be surprised at the haters. I know a girl who had the bypass and she told everyone at work. People started telling her all she has to do is work out and eat less. REALLY?!? I thought that was rude and tacky. If it were that easy for her she wouldn't have had the bypass. BTW she looks awesome!! So I choose to tell no one. Not even my BFF's know what I'm planning Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

That s entirely up to you. I am pretty private so the only person or people who know are my husband and my niece only because she's preparing for the gastric bypass. I'm just going to tell my HR Dept that I'm having hernia surgery which isn't entirely a lie. :-) Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Hi Kelly!! Welcome. You'll find tons of support here. I did and I haven't even had my first visit with the surgeon. Lol. Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Good job !!! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Congrats!!! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Lol!! I was thinking the same thing!! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Woooooowwww Catfish!!! And a big ole Hooah!!!! To YOU!!!! That's a NSV to be proud of! :-) Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

I think for some people , the drastic weight loss prior to surgery is the "pre reward" before the lap band. The mind set is in order for me to get the surgery to control my bad eating habits I have to lose a little weight. A 2 week liquid diet is the helper. Trust and believe I am soooo not looking forward to that liquid phase. I know I will drop some weight and I will be happy and I'll probably ask myself "do you think you could have done this on your own?" I already know the answer......NO! I wouldn't be here if I could. I'm like Bandista. I'm tall and can camouflage my weight. I too am suffering from obesity ills. We all know what yo-yo dieting can do to the heart. I don't want to die early from being fat, or yo-yo dieting adding extra stress to my heart. Oh and extra plus....I spent 12 years in the Army 1 yr as a Drill Sgt. So what's MY excuse? Child bearing, civilian life and desk jobs have made me a little lazy and depressed with the weight I've gained. We all have our ills. Much Love Starfish Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

How's it going Sweetie? Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Congrats Sweetie!! You'll do fine. God Bless! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

I'm in GA. The Cost is between $8k & $10k. That's just for the surgery. Call to your area Bariatric Centers for some info. Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Here Here!!!! Lol! I totally agree. I hope everything I loved tastes like crap! Especially Sweet Tea! Lol! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Hi Susan! Welcome. I'm new here too. I have my desire appointment on 11/1 to start my journey. Like you, I was worried about what I will and be able to eat; however when I think long and hard thinking about what to eat is what got me here. Lol. I don't have issues with "bad" eating, I just like to eat.....a lot!! I need something to restrict my intake. Stick around and read lots of forums. Thera tons of great info out here. Beware of the band haters though. The fact that you're here and thinking about it again means you'll do it. :-) Much Love ~ Starfish Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk