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Tomatos are acidic also. Do we give those up too? Any one on here that has had a band slippage or bursted pouch from diet soda? I doubt it. I like your DR. Sherry!

I have had my Band for 2 yrs now and in those 2 years did not have a diet soda until a couple of weeks ago. It made me feel so much better! I could not get a burp out at all and would throw up a lot of what I ate.( spit it up in a large bubble of foam). I stayed at the same weight for a year or so and now my weight is starting to go down again. I never have overeaten and my blood sugar,(had diabetes )and blood pressure are now normal). I think mostly the Dr tells you that to see if you have any self discipline. I could be wrong but I believe so far it has helped me. Just my opinion and am happy with the 40 lbs I have lost. I am at 159 and feel great! My goal was for 150. 65 yr old.Venetia in GA.

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Thank you for the encouraging words. Can't wait to post my first wt loss. See you back here soon!http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/3;10720;88;0;0/c/0/t/-48/k/45fd/weight.png

On Tuesday August 22nd, at 5PM I will be having my lap band done. I have cryed,begged and nearly lost my mind because I thought I would never get it done. My sweet husband decided I was worth it and borrowed the money for me to have it. My BMI is 36 but I have co-morbities that qualify me. Tri Care Prime flatly refused and I know that will change in the next few years but I do not have time to wait. My sister died at age 60 from complications of diabetes and High Blood Pressure. I have both and I am a new Great Grandmother and want to be around for a few more years. Mpath is clear and if I do not make it through the surgery then I will never know anyway. Wish me luck. I will post again in a couple of weeks. God willing. I am so excited!http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/3;10720;88;0;0/c/-16/t/-63/k/8620/weight

:deadhorse: I feel I am beating a dead horse. I want to get the lapband and my weight is 195 and BMI is 34.5. I will have to go to Mexico because the procedure is too expensive in the states. I could gain weight real fast to make the BMI. I have High Blood Pressure,Diabetes.acid reflux,and arthritis. I have TriCare for ins and they won't pay for it. They would pay for the more invasive surgery if I were heavier. Does anyone know if the drs in Mexico are more lenient. with the BMI.? Love to hear from anyone. Thank!