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Hey everyone it has been a while since I last posted any thing but lately I have been very busy. I just wanted to take the time to let everyone know how informative this board is. I have had so many questions answered for me at times when I was very confused or unsure which surgery to choose. You guys really provided me with alot of good information I just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone for their kindness and support. Enough of the mushy stuff time for the good stuff. I GOT APPROVED FOR MY SURGERY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I AM SO EXCITED :clap2: . I really look foward to getting on board and sharing in some of the experiences of being banded(good ones I hope) At first I thought I couldn't do it with the band because I weigh 370lbs. but I decided to stop worrying and put it in God's hands.If anyone has any advice or words of encouragement feel free to send me a message.Thxs LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

Hi Everyone!!! I Am So Glad To Know That There Are So Many People Out There Just Like Me. I Have Been Pondering For The Last Couple Of Months.i Felt Because Of My Size(380lbs. 5'7) That I Needed Rny Rather Than Lap Banding.since Reading A Lot Of Posts On This Site I See People My Size Or Larger That Have Been Banded And Our Doing Wonderful.this Make Me Feel That I Can Be Banded And Be Just As Succeccful As They Are. Thanks For All The Great Advice And Support!!!!!!!! Lol

I totally understand I weigh 380lbs. waiting to finish my six month diet in order to be approved for surgery. I will be finished with my diet around October. Wish me luck girls!!!!!!!! I just love the support I get off this site LOL

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Hi Soonie007! I Am Kinda Of New To This Site And My Situation Is Similar To Yours.first Of All I Weigh 380lbs. At First I Felt That This Procedure Wouldn't Be Right For Me Because Of My Size.but After Visiting This Website I Have Gained A Lot Of Encouragement. This Site Is Great To Visit You Can Learn Anything You Need To Know.everyone here are Like One Big Family. Welcome!!!!!!!! :girl_hug:

Kabeerah that is fantastic! I was worried about having the lapband at first because I

Hey Jenmomto3 we actually live very close to each other I live off Austin Peay. I am also going to Dr.Woodman , my insurance requires me to complete a six month diet first so I have about three months to go. I work in surgery at Baptist East Hospital so Ihave had the opprotunity to see the procedure first hand. I feel that Dr. Woodman is a very good doctor because I have had a chance to work with him in surgery. So i know you will do fine . Do you know your surgery date yet? Keep in touch with me and let me know how you are doing. It 's good to know I have someone to talk to that lives so close to me.Good luck!!!!:girl_hug:

Hi I live in memphis.tn and I am in the process of waiting for approval from the insurance company. can you provide any helpful tips on what to expect after surgery?

Hi I am new to this site I live in memphis,tennessee and I have been overweight all of my life. I am considering having bariactric surgery. I am so confused about what procedure I should have (lapband or laproscopic gastricbypass) I would like some answers from people that have had the lapband. I weigh 365lbs. I feel that I may not have a lot of success with the band so please help me in my decision making.