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I know several people who were denied but filed an appeal and won. Keep on moving forward don't give up. This is your life and you have to fight for it.

I am a youth pastor and I only could wish that I had more step parents like you. It sounds like you have a good relationship with your step daughter. Keep that relationship going. Either the mother will get it or she won't but that should have nothing to do with you. It's your house you set the rules.

I loved reading all your post. I too got banded so I could lose enough weight to have a baby I have lost 60 lbs and I am so ready for a baby. Congrats to all the mom and moms to be!!!!!!!!!

This is so me!! Thanks for posting! I was banded Oct 29th.

I was banded on Oct 29th. The 2nd day was the hardest for me but as soon as I took my meds I was fine. Remember to walk that will help so much with the gas and take GASX soft gel and have someone give you a message. Unfortunatly it makes you burp alot!!:w00t: But I can tell you that it is the best decission I have ever made for myself. I have to agree with Cappy the hardest thing is to know when you are satisfied before you get full. It is all a learning experience. One advice is that while you are learning the does and don'ts remember to learn to love your BAND:tt1: I know that sounds funny but once you realize that you have this amazing tool and that it is there to help you not to hurt you. Then I believe that is when the weight falls right off!! Good luck. I will add you to my prayer list!! God will be with you!!!!:ohmy:

OMG! You have opened my eyes to a wonderful word "FREEDOM". I so want FREEDOM, I need FREEDOM, I deserve to have FREEDOM! Thank you for your post! Cristina

I went through the same thing at the beginning of the year. My Surgery was scheduled March 7th and I backed out. I convinced myself that I could do it on my own even though I haven't been able to in the past. I had terrible dreams that people were yelling at me calling me a failure because I had the surgery. I even had a dream that I died!! But on Oct 29th I finally made up my mind to take over my head thoughts and go for it. It has been the best decission I have ever made. Is it hard? Is it a huge challenge? YES but you have to remember you only have a tool the rest is up to you and that is what makes it a awesome wonderful challenge. You will love the end results. AND the band gives you a since of power and courage. I love it! Just trust that God will guide you though your decission. Cristina

Please send me the recipe. Thanks Cristina

I started walking the same day I had surgery. I was told not lift weights until after 6weeks. But I walk and jog 6 days out of the week for now between 30-40mins.

I was banded on Oct 29th. Dr. Marsden was my surgeon. I have lost 25lbs. 12lbs before the surgery. I am very happy. I have no restriction yet! just trying to learn to eat smaller portions. And killing my hunger pains with protein drinks and water. Not always easy!!! I get my first fill Dec 4th and I can't wait. This has to be the hardest thing I have ever done in my life. I have been overweight since I was 2 yrs old. I have been a yo yo dieter all my life I have said good bye and hello to this 25lbs forever but not this time. I got them they are gone FOREVER!!!!!!!!!

Good luck I will be praying for you and your family. Remember to walk. This helps so much with the healing and GAS.

You should be fine. My Dr told me to go out the day before surgery and have a steakl and bake potatoe. He wanted me to enjoy a good meal before surgery because he new how hard I was working that PRE OP and he new that 3 weeks after that I would be eating soft and mushy foods. Don't worry!

Yes I just got banded on oct 29th. I have been trying for 3 years. They ran several test and found that my problem is that my Bone Density is too small for my weight. SO I am hoping that with the band I will be a mommy soon. I will pray for you!!!

I am very interested in coming. It would be nice to Fly out to NYC. I live in Texas I might be able to attend the one in Houston too. Please let me know what the cost will be?

I was banded on Oct 29th. My surgeon was Dr. Marsden. He is wonderful along with all his staff. God's hand has been with me. I have had no major problems not even with gas. I love the decision I made to have the lap band. I am ready to start my journey. My first fill is Dec 1st and it can't get here fast enough.