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sexylips

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  1. Posted

    I know this will probably get a lot of negative comments...and I certainly do not mean to hurt anyone, but sometimes I get so tired of reading threads where the person has lost a minimal amount of weight because they have cheated or not exercised...then I look at their stats and see that insurance covered their surgery.

    I was not lucky enough to have my insurance cover my surgery. I had to finance the $13,900 that the surgery costs. Every time I think about eating wrong or not exercising, I think about the $300 a month that I am paying. I have lost 73 pounds in four months. To tell you the truth, I may not have done as well myself if my insurance had convered mine.

    I MYSELF WAS SELF PAID I PAID A TOTAL OF 17,000 DLLS. I THINK THAT YOUR COMMENT IS VERY IGNORANT.:):blink::cursing::ohmy:

  2. Posted

    Still discouraged. My daughter went for her 6th, yes 6th fill last week and still no sweet spot. We are 11 months out and weight loss has stopped. She lost 20 almost instantly and then nothing. A few pounds have even come back on. They look at her and say are you watching your carbs???? She needs to reach that sweet spot! She is now at 8.2 cc in a 9 cc Realize band. I know they say this band can be stubborn but what the heck! Months are ticking by and each month we think this will be the fill that gets her there and I'm beginning to wonder if she will ever get there. I read about people after 11 months losing tons of weight and its not happening here. This can't all be her fault. The idea is to not be able to each much before filling up and if thats not happening then whats the point. Anyone else take this long? Doc will not give fills more than once a month. I sent him an email and basically begged for him to make an exception to his rule. I asked him if there wasn't any way we could get more aggressive.

    your daughter is not alone i have had the band for two years, yes two years and i have only lost 45 pounds.i lost this weight because after not loossing any weight at all for 1 year i started to diet on my own.till this day i have no restriction only a weard pain when i eat that goes away in afew seconds.i have had 8 fills...no more for me...im gona do it the only way i have done so for the last year diet and exercise....its wonderfull to hear success lapband stories....but please know that there is alot of people just like me and your daughter......keep trying lots of love...

    mariah

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    hi there. I guess you could put me in the "success" category. I'm am a 35 year old female who began my lap band journey on april 30, 2007. In september 2006 i had reached the point where i couldn't take it anymore. I went to my doctor and told him that i was interested in lapband. I had to follow the six-month "diet" before going to a surgeon. I did that and didn't lose any weight. So...off to a surgeon i went.

    My surgery was planned for april 30 and i had to do a two week liquid diet (optifast). So...on april 16, 2007 i had a "farewell to fat" party at my house. I was done with it and ready to begin my "new life". On april 17 (the day that i started the liquid) i weighed 275 pounds.

    I am married (struggling with issues currently) and i have two lovely little boys. I work for the federal government in washington dc. I have been with this agency for over 17 years.

    To date, i have lost 128 pounds. I have a new life...i feel great, have tons of energy and feel like a completely different person. I know how hard this is to do by yourself so i am available to assist anyone in any way that i can. I know that if i can do it...anyone can...

    Feel free to contact me and i'll assist you as best i can.

    hi tina

    its wonderfull to here that someone is willing to help others like my self who need as much help, sopport we can get.thankyou for your kind heart and congratulations on your success with the band........lol mariah

  9. Posted

    welcome chaz

    all that you are feeling is normal dont worry soon you will feel alot better and defenetly feel full. stay strong you can do this its hard for all of us who choosed this surgery but its worth it,soon you will see the big difference it will make in your life.......LOL........

    WE ARE ALL UNDER CONSTRUCTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  10. Posted

    hi just

    i feel just like you my family and friends think that this surgery is gona make you loss all the weight over night.......soooo far from the truth......it has taken me a long time to loss this 42 pounds but i am happy its very slow but it will happen, we just need to stay focus and disregard others oppinion this is not majic but they dont understand because they are not going tru this so what do they know????? Its alot of hard work and commitment. My friend pad your self on the back and stay strong you will get to goal soon and so will i........believe and you will succedd............oppinions are like butts we all have one........... LOL:lol:

    we are all a work in progress!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  17. Posted

    welcome nichole

    i totally understand what you are going thru, you are in the right path i hope you get your insurance process soon. Wish you all the luck in the world..........here you will find lots of people with the same goal loosse weight and start living a normal life. If you ever need someone to talk to just send me a private message. Stay positive and have a blessed day...lol mariah

  20. Posted

    :) welcome breny

    congratulations on your surgery i understand the first week is so hard but it will soon get alot better just hang in there.....i also have had problems with my weight for about 18 years you know the yoyo dieting and always end up back where you started ........still fat or shoul i say fluffy....hahahha. So i made the choice of having this surgery and im happy with what i have loss so far i still have a way to go but i will get there. And so will you stay strong and remenber we are here for you.

  24. Posted

    welcome macaulie4

    congratulations on your desition to choose to be healthy and strong not only for you but your family,i myself made the desition to live a normal happy life and i am so glad i did,for those who think its a easy way out they are totally out of there mind this is a life commitment to your self and your band,this is not a miracle surgery but only a tool to help you not over eat......as i found out myself...... im still not at goal but soon with my band and the strengh to continue my diet and exercise plan i am sure that i will. and so can you i hope you get your approval soon and keep in touch. you are on your way......WE ARE ALL A WORK IN PROGRESS :thumbup::thumbup::w00t:

  25. Posted

    hey tucsond

    i agree with itschoice, not alot of people have answers to your questions i know i dont atleast yet........ones i have lost all my weight i will defenetly be ready for lots of plastic surgery for now all i can say its congratulations on your weight loss and good luck on finding all answers to your questions..... keep us posted on your journey.. LOL

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