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want_so_bad, I can definitely appreciate your opinion. I know what it is to see people take advantage of the system! But understand, I pay taxes, and have been doing so, for many years. I don't know if you think it was an easy decision to quit my job... but understand it was not! This surgery for me is a life and death situation! From what I was told in my training, Medicaid is there to help those who are desperately in need of medical care. Maybe, you wanted to have wls, to look good, maybe you wanted to have it to feel good. I need to have it to be here for my dgt! I have never "used" the system before, but I have most certainly paid into it! I am not saying this is the best way for everyone, but for those who honestly have no other choice...(and believe me this was my last resort, after even paying $324 a mo. for insurance) I say "GO FOR WHAT YOU KNOW!" We have spent billions of dollars this yr alone, year as Americans, on a senseless war! When we have millions of citizens who have no health care, and for those that do, the insurance will not cover preventative procedures, particularly WLS. I honestly do not see anything wrong with me getting help from the system so that I am here 10 yrs from now caring for my dgt, so she does not have to be a burden on "the system", or you! I will one day explain to my beautiful dgt why mommy had to do what ever it took to be here for her! And nothing , and no one can, or will tell me, that I am wrong to want to live! So again, I sincerely appreciate your opinion, but until you have walked in my shoes, and are out there alone... please try not to judge. As for AMG, thanks for your understanding. Have a wonderful night and thanks for your replies!:thumbup:

I was also diagnosed with H.pylori today after receiving my preop blood work results. I also rcvd the Prevpac and started it tonight. my concern is after treatment do I have to wait a longer amt of time to get banded? I am prayng that this will not hold things up! I am so desperate to begin this lifestyle change! Please any advice will be greatly appreciate . thanks so much!

I am in the process of getting the Lapband . I am definitely interested in a support group in Lawrenceville! is it alright if I use the link u provided? Also do you know anyone who had their surgery at Peachtree Bariactrics? If so could u please put me in contact withthem? Thanks and I look forward to hearing from u!

Thank you for this awesome post! I really enjoted reading my thoughts written by someone else! I am going for my referral on wed. I can't wait to show my PCP this thread! Thank you all so much... I know this site will continue to give me the encouragement I need!

Congratulations!!! On your band! You should be very proud of yourself for deciding to change and prolong your life! I am 27 yrs old and am on my journey to get my lapband! I would love to hear about your results! please keep in touch! Dekonte (that's my name it means everything has a time!) I figure its time to change my life for the better! Again congrats! I look forward to hearing about your success!

Hello friends! I am a 27 yr old single mom, from ATL, Ga. I am finally beginning my journey to get my Lap Band surgery done! I am so excited to find this site! My friends are so sick of hearing me talk about it! ( I think its because they really don't understand!And maybe because I have been talking since July 07) I am in the process of getting all of my clearances , and doing my pre-op! I have a few questions maybe you all can answer! Those of u who have had the band done, how is the loose skin? Are u loosing weight at the rate u would like? and do any of u all have any advice on making the procedure, more successful post-op? I am so excited about the procedure. and I am looking forward to making new friends and getting and giving the encouragement we all so desperately need during this transition! So here we go on this journey!

Wow! This is my first day on the site! and I have enjoyed your post so much! I am really excited for you! I haven't ben banded yet, but all I can say is with any addiction, prayer can and will change things.Pray about it. And remember how FLY you are going to be!

Hello I am new to the site! I am going through my clearances and I am so excited! Do u have any advice for a future bandster! I welcome all advice! I need it! And congratulations on your band!