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I started this process in Dec 2006 and it has taken me this long to get the money for self pay, mine is 14,500. I am going to a Center of Excellence and there are not very many of these in the mountains. I still have an 1 1/2 drive but I think it is worth it. 8/4 I weigh 280 and my BMI is 51 :car:

Yes I think about that the surgery & I am nervous. I have had something similiar 20 years ago and it was not bad. But I do dream about it. I am waiting for a date. GOOD LUCK, please come back & tell us about it.

Do it now. I am 53 and can barely walk, I am in good health, high blood pressure is my only issue besides the weight. I am 5'2 and weight 280, 320 is my highest so I have managed to drop some & keep it off for about 5 years. I don't lose, no matter what I do and I can't run or walk, so water aerobics is my exercise. You are doing the right thing and I envy you that you have the opportunity.

I am waiting for a date hopefully the end of August, I have done everything and have been slowly eliminating caffine & diet sodas. I have been doing a liguid diet 1 or 2 days a week. That is the hard part so far. But I am so excited and this site seems to be very positive.

Hello, I am waiting for a date for my lapband. I am very nervous. I have read alot of your comments and I am feeling better about a few things. I have been doing a lot of research and reading blogs & forums has been a positive thing. I am getting excited and looking forward to getting my lapband in the next few weeks. How hard is the 2 week liguid diet, I am trying to do 1 or 2 days a week of just liguid & it is very hard. I am so cranky & hungry. Any tips? P:confused: