BabyNicole

Congrats! I hope I get approved that fast!:tongue_smilie:

I'm about 225 and have not been banded yet. I obviously need to lose 75-100lbs to be the "ideal" weight. Is it just me, or are others afraid of getting saggy skin? :thumbup: I know there's always plastic surgery, but I don't think I can afford that. And I know that it's healthier to be thin with skin, but I can't help thinking about it. Anyone know how much one has to lose to get that saggy skin? :crying: What exercises tighten the skin? Anyone lose that much weight and not have saggy skin?

I found info at Obesity Help - Weight Loss Surgery, Obesity Support Groups, Obesity Forums, Surgical Procedures.

So glad you are doing well! Hey, BTW, where do I get lab work done?

1.) Oxford 2.) New Jersey 3.) Employer 4.) I haven't seen the surgeon yet (but Oxford approves 40+ BMI without medical direction)

Wow. 75% of LBTers now have reflux.:ohmy: My surgeon said that a lot of people who have reflux (as I do already and am on Nexium) before getting banded have it go away. Looking at these results, I don't know how true that is. :huh2:

Thank you for the info! Wonderful, out my nose. Can't wait. :sneaky:

Thanks. So where is this slime produced? :sneaky:

I'm still not 100% sure what PBing is. :sneaky: Is it slime before you vomit? Can the PB cause band slippage? Do you gag when you PB?

I was going to say the same thing. I am on a lot of forums (mostly Yorkie related) and there is a lot of bitching going on. That is only natural and the way a lot of us express ourselves. Plus, when we bitch we want support...that's what we are here for! Also, take your own advice-if you don't want to hear complaining, don't finish reading the posts. PS. If I want to be fat and annoying or skinny and annoying, that's my prerogative. Life is not so wonderful for everyone you know. Congrats if yours is! Edited to say: This person is obviously a troll. They are logged on (but not posting) probably laughing at their "doing." There are trolls on all boards. (sigh)

Hi all! I'm a Jersey girl born and raised! I'll be seeing Dr. Bertha in April. Anyone go to ALS for surgery?

I'm sorry you have to wait. But think on the bright side...at least they are paying for it. :thumbup:

Good luck! I see the surgeon April 23rd! :thumbup:

I'm so sorry you and your family are going through this. Please keep us updated when you find the results of the autopsy.

I'm a teacher, so if I get insurance approval, I will go in June or July. Anyone out there waiting until then? :biggrin2:

That IS cute! I didn't officially vote b/c my surgery won't be until June or July (if I get approved). I'm a teacher and have off in the summer. :thumbup:

Congrats! You look so great! And in such a short amount of time...it's amazing!

Thanks for the link. I'll check it out. I've actually seen some on YouTube, I just wanted mine as a "souvenir" as the person above you mentioned. :thumbup: Just in case I start to gain weight...BAM put the video in to remind me what I went through.

Honey, I wouldn't trust Dollar Tree tests. Sorry, JMHO. Good luck, though!

I'm assuming since there is a camera inside you the surgeons also videotape the procedure. Do you know if they'd give you a copy if you asked? Did anyone ever ask? If so, what did they say? If they say no, I would think the reason they wouldn't would be for insurance purposes.

Thanks everyone for all these pictures. I saw someone with staples. It was in 2005. I was wondering if that's still the norm or is it mostly sutures now?

Wear tighter clothes. Oh wait, I thought I was already doing that. LOLOL :biggrin:

Thank you!!! :cursing: PS. Thanks also to the admin who made the B & N in my username capitalized.

MacMadame: Thanks for that informative post. I also went to the "easy band" site and see that it's not available in the US yet. So, you are right...no need for waiting for improvements or else you'll be waiting all your life. :wub:

Maybe there is a glitch b/c I know I'm doing everything right. I think...:wub: