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If you can get to Darby, I recommend Dr. Ramachandra. He's affiliated with Mercy Fitgerald Hospital. He's absolutely wonderful.

Congratulations and good luck on your journey.

Although I've been obese since childhood, I didn't have medical coverage from the time I was 15 to 27. I got my surgery when I was 28. I had my new doctor write a letter to my insurance company explaining my medical history. See if your current pcp will write a letter to your insurance company, on your behalf. Have him/her explain your weight history and medical issues in the letter. Every little bit of information can help. Good luck!

Happy Holidays!

I think the it the correct link. I'm replying from my phone, so it may not be accurate. Low BMI Bandsters - LAP-BAND

Congratulations and good luck on your journey.

Congratulations!

I know what you are talking about that is why I responded DUH!. Your attitude sucks though. You need to adjust it. Not trying to be rude.

If you do a search, you can find a thread or two on this topic. Good luck.

Congratulations on your progress and good luck on your journey.

Optifast is expensive. When I had to do my preop diet, my doctor's office required that we buy from them and it was $125 for 1 week. That's way too much.

Congratulations and good luck!

Congratulations! That must feel good.

I spend more on groceries. I don't eat out in restaurants and I don't order in. I wasn't a big fan of outside food before being banded anyway.

First of all congratulations on reaching onederland. I'm sorry you are having trouble after your fills. I haven't had any issues afterf having fills like you described. I hope someone can assist you with your issues. Good luck.

I don't know what size band I have and how much is in there. My dr doesn't give that info out for whatever reason. I went to get a fill this past Monday and he was only able to put in a very little amount. He said that the band was kicking back fluid into the needle, so I don't know if I'm filled to the max. I do feel some restriction depending on what foods I eat.

I'm in the same place mentally. I have lost 96 lbs and weigh 161 lbs. People tell me I look like I weigh 130 lbs. They are completely shocked when I tell them that I am still overweight for my height of 5-5. I do carry my weight well(whatever that means), but I still see myself in the mirror as that 257 lb woman I used to be. I don't feel any difference really and when I look in the mirror, it's even worse. I continue to pick myself apart. I have always seen myself as a weight, instead of a person who weighs xyz. I have about 26 more lbs that I would like to lose, but for me it might as well be the 96 lbs that I have already lost(if that makes sense). I hope eventually I can get past this because it's really no good to think and be this way. Thanks for letting me vent. :wink2:

Congratulations on getting your date. Good luck on your journey.

My support group as well, has a clothing exchange. I will be dropping some stuff off on Monday.

I don't know if your surgeon's office sells it as mine does. You can also check ebay.

Hop off of me and get a life

I have the active as well. It's great

I haven't personally tried a smooth fitness machine. They're a little out of my price range but they look very sturdy and have a lot of good features.

Sears also carries these brands if you want to try them out before you buy.

Check out proform.com or nordictrack.com Same company. They make good quality machines. I have a proform xp 160 elliptical and a proform 415s treadmill. I also have a weslo upright bike, which is also from the same company, icon fitness.