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Hey Amber,

Im doing ok. A little depressed but trying to move on for now. Trying to get the surgery out of my head because it's really best for me financially to put it on hold.

How are you?

Hey there! Hows the band working for you? I had my surgery scheduled and I just canceled the other day. Freaking out about lots of stuff and I'd love to follow your progress. Good Luck!!

I was going to go through TLC edge and they are charging $10k which is the cheapest I've found. I really like the office staff but then I read something a little scary today about the Dr. so I'm doing some more research. How much was yours - if you dont mind me asking??? I am familiar with the hospital you went to - had my gal bladder removed there!

Fortunately I have been able to set aside about 6k and I would only have to finance the remainder but I am still going through the worrying about after I pay that money and what if we need it???

Wow seven fills huh, you are looking great and are a inspiration!

Thanks for your help!

Hey Amber,

I've been out of town for a bit, just saw your message.

Girl...I canceled. Yep, I canceled. I can't believe it but I did. It was getting down to the wire and I started freaking out about money (I am a cash patient). I kept thinking how can I spend all this money when my family has other needs? That and I thought how guilty I'd feel if we needed the money after the surgery.

I still want this so bad but I don't know if I can do it.

You look great! How much have you lost?

You and I are in a similar boat. I had a daughter in January 07 and she was my wake up call! My surgery is scheduled Feb 27th. Almost time...whoooo hooo!

I have a large tattoo on my lower back. I am kinda worried about that too.

Good luck with your surgery. Mine is scheduled for Feb 27th!

Michelle,

Thanks so much for responding. I just think that if the band truly were a diet that we wouldnt see and hear so many success stories. I do understand the process of learning to eat whats better for you first.

Good luck with and congrats on your progress!!!

I have insurance through my husbands employer and when his company picked there plan they put a specific restriction on weight loss surgery. Yeah it sucks but I have spent the last two years saving all of my pennies and I am ready to spend them. I would do it for twice the cost....it would just take me a lil longer to save up.....ahhaha :thumbup:

Hey Tandy. Loved seeing your surgery day pictures......I looked at them and was like wow thats my body!!! I hope to follow your progress and cant wait to see new pictures. My surgery is scheduled for FEB 27th....its almost here!

Hey Tiff...new here and just wanted to say you are looking good. Read through some of your stuff but didnt see when you were banded??? Im scheduled for FEB 27th!!!

Good luck with the insurance issue....I know that can be frustrating but don't give up.

Thanks! I hope your banding is going well. Are you having any complications?

Hey Amber...I see you are from Texas. Did you have your band with TLC???? Im having mine the end of this month. Just wanted to see if you could tell me which doctor to use there (if thats where you went).

Hi Amanda. Im kinda new to this site. Just saw your photo and thought Id say hello. did you have your surgery?

No prob!!! Hope your journey is going well. I'm going to the doctor on Friday to get all my blood work done and set the date. Im a self pay so the process should be quicker than working with Insurance (even though it would have been nice if they paid for it).

Have a great day!

Well I am going in on Thursday to lay down 7k and then I'm financing the rest. So I suppose they are going to set me up for my evaluations and then set a date from there. Super excited, nervous and giddy!!!!

Hey Im keeping track of your progress. Im going to be scheduling soon. Waiting for my tax return because Im a cash patient. Good luck to you....you remind me so much of myself so I can't wait to see your progress.

Much Love!