TheOne2

Thanks so much you guys. I think I will stay on the liquid a week longer, because I just cannot stand the idea of, as you say, chicken through a straw. Yuck. lol. As for checking with doctors and stuff, I have ABSOLUTLEY no insurance. I have been looking and looking for maybe a group that would help pay for the surgery. I am 22 and was in a horrible car accident this summer, I broke my back and had a major concusion. Needless to say, I havent been able to work, My mom and brother are disabled and I am usually the one who pays the bills, But, I dont have a job right now. I think having the lap band will not only improve my social life, but also my working life. People take people who take better care of themselves more seriously. IM not saying that big people dont get good jobs, I had a great job, But, I think it would help. Especially having the extra self confidence. Do you guys know of any groups that help pay for this surgery?

Hey everybody, I am seriously thinking about getting the lap band done. My family doesnt want me to get the Gastric bypass because it is such a BIG surgery, but I am very concerned that I am not going to lose enough weight on the lap band. can anybody help me? Tell me your likes and dislikes about this surgery. I weigh about 380 and I desperatly am ready to lose it, but I know I need this help from the lap band. But, I have also read about the pureed food and I have an incredibly week stomach and dont know if I can do it. Someone, please help me.