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I went to Borders, looked through a few books, and I really liked Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies. I ordered it from Amazon, and I also order The High-Protein Cookbook: More than 150 Healthy and Irresistibly Good Low-Carb recipes. I ordered the cookbook after reading information and reviews about it from Amazon's website. By the way, I saved almost half the cost of Borders price for Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies.

Yes, I had to pay a $550.00 fee to St. Francis Hospital's Bariatric Center, this covers my support group visits, and nutritionist follow-ups for the next 5 yrs. This had to be paid before surgery, but they told me this upfront. I also, have to pay my regular co-pays to the doctors when I see them, and for lab work.

I was reading a post the other night, and she recommended Palmers Firming Lotion (for pregnancy and weight loss) and Bath & Body Works Bring Up the Rear Anti Cellulite and Firming Lotion. So far I bought the Palmers Lotion and I will pick up the Bath & Body Works later. I figured I would use it as I'm losing weight. I tried it on my arms, and it seems like it might work. The person that posted the comment really raved about it.

Hi ItalianSoul, Welcome!! I forgot to speak about the online videos. I found one and let my husband watch it and that helped overcome some of his fears. I have BCBS of Delaware, my papers were fax into them on Monday and I'm waiting for approval. I already have a surgery date, I guess they kind of put the cart before the horse :wink2:. However, my surgeons office seems confident that I will be approved. I hope they are correct.

Thank you for the welcome. I'm in on Optifast until Tuesday of next week, then I go onto the 2 day clear liquids and Friday 12/19 is my date. I just want to be on the other side of the operation, and begin the journey. Liquids are not as bad as I thought they would be, but I do miss the chewing:crying:.

Hi Pretty14yah, I am also new to the site, but you have the same situation I had. My husband was also nervous about the surgery, so I took him to a information session and a support group with me. That way he was able to see for himself what was involved and to hear the positive comments from others in the support group involving the surgery. Just try bringing him with you and he can see people who have actually had the surgery, survived, and have good things to say about their experience. Also, keep in mind he may have a fear that you will lose the weight and leave him. So have a little patience with him, but at the same time don't let that hinder what you need to do for your health and wellbeing.

Hello All, I'm here in Delaware by way of New York . I just joined the website, but I have been "listening in" for awhile. My date is scheduled for Dec. 19th., two days before my birthday and I can't wait. I have tried so many other diets also, and have lost, but re-gained what I lost and then some. Hopefully, this will be what I needed. I have a lot to lose but I will take it one day at a time.

Thank you smsmithart for such a quick reply, I thought I was the only one up this time of morning. I'm glad to hear that it does go away. I hope I have the same experience.

I finally decided to join and make my first post. I hope I'm doing this correctly, using this site is kind of tricky. Anyhow I have been on here "listening" in since June. I didn't want to join until I was further along in the process. Well that 6 months has flown by and I have a surgery date. I'm excited and want my band in place like yesterday! My doctor is putting me on Optifast :thumbup:, I'm afraid I will do someone bodily harm for a piece of chicken by the end of my first day:lol:. But I know it is for my own good, too much belly fat. Speaking of fat, I know this sounds ridiculous, but I was wondering about back fat (rolls). Has anyone that has lost a bit of weight experienced sagging back rolls, or do they melt away. I know this is a strange question, but I have been dying to know. While I'm waiting for surgery, I'm trying to decide if I want the Lap Band or the Realize Band. Well, I guess that is enough for now. Bye!