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I started looking around for a PS, because once I lose 20 more pounds I want to pursue a Tummy Tuck. The question is how close are the finished results to the predicted results during the consultation expectation? The Dr did a great presentation showing me what he can do, but is that an accurate expectation? The take a current picture and show how they will remove the skin show an expected results. I guess after having 7 children and being over weight I am having a hard time believing that I could ever look like that with the skin removed. Thank in advance for your answers.

Dr. Von Rueden's group meet's the third Wednesday of the month.

They have a set fee for a year of services that the office provides. The services include nutrional counseling, behavorial counseling, monthly support group meeting, exercise opportunities..... a good range of services. If you go to one of his informational sessions at St. Agnes he includes the current price in the information packet that he sends you home with. His staff coordinated with the insurance company and got me through the whole process in three months. I am currently 5 1/2 months out and feeling fantastic. I had my second fill last week and I am hoping that can jump start my weight loss, I am hoping to lose another 20 pounds before the year is up.

Had my first fill today! On liquids for 48 hours, so then I'll know how I'm feeling.

You weight loss is fantastic. You are an inspriation.

I have BCBS Carefirst and I went through Dr. Van Reuden at St. Agnes Hospital.

Hi Everyone, I was banded by Dr. Von Rueden on Feb 6, 2009.

I feel the same way. I have been losing 2lbs a week, so I guess I should be happy, but I keep thinking I should be losing more. When I went to the Dr's he said it was great, I just wish my goal were closer.

I was banded on February 6th, and have lost 32 pounds as of this morning.

I would do it again in a heartbeat! :tt1:

Congtratulations on your approval :thumbup:

Ale78 I am in a similar position, so the only people who know are my husband and my sister. I did not want to deal with the judgemental people that I call family. A family friend had surgery and they have done nothing but roast this person, because she sisn't lose the weight they thought she should. Of course at picnic's and dinner's its her plate is always a topic of discussion. So.... I lied and told everyone I needed to have a hernia fixed. I was banded 2/6 and feeling great. I am trying very hard to get my Water and protein's in. Yesterday I managed to get 32ozs of water, 8 ozs of Protein shake and 3 tablespoons of cream soup down. I feel stuffed no matter what I put in. I am thoroughly craving scrambled eggs, but can't have them until Monday. Good Luck.

Welcome to the forum. I was banded on 2/6. Like you I am looking forward to moving past the full liquid phase. I am honestly dying for a scrambled egg. Good luck!

Actually I have the Realize Band, it was a surprise. I thought I was getting the Lapband, but woke up with other. Not a big deal. I'm easy going and wasn't attached to one or the other. I am looking forward to going online and getting that support set up. I need to get the doctors code before I can set up an account. I only have my band number, so I can't get very far. How has you success been? I know I don't feel very hungry and fill up quickly. The doctor advised to drink 3ozs every hour, but I can't. I fill up quickly. I had an 1oz of cream of crab Soup and am full. I am sure things will loosen up as the swelling goes down. I go back on 2/11 for a follow-up.

Hi Sara, Welsome to the forum. I was banded 2/6, so I am a newbie. I am the married mother of 7 children and 2 Labrador retrievers. I live in Maryland. Just wanted to say hi and good luck. N