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I've read a couple of posts where couples both have been banded, and after my surgery DH and I will both be banded.(he's had his for almost 2 years) I'm curious about the good and bad of both having a band? Overall, I think it will be really helpful for us both. As far as understanding what we're going through, food choices and all. Not to mention once I lose some weight I can keep up with him better!

I set my goal, the staff at the clinic agreed it was reasonable. The charts say for my height my weight should be 120, but that ain't happening! So I picked 150 as comfortable, doable and healthy. Once I get close I can decide on a final number. As for the fills, policies seem to vary by surgeon, so you'll have to ask them.

Congrats on your banding! :clap2: I love what you say above. As soon as I got my surgery date set yesterday, I realized the same thing. I felt hopeful for the first time in YEARS that I don't have to be this size and watch my health get bad and then worse.

Mine will be 15,800. That includes the pre-op consultations, surgery and one year fills and follow-up.

Congrats Gracie! Yep, nervous and excited pretty much covers it for me too.

For some reason that just cracked me up!

I'm 5'4". Ok, Ok, 5' 3 and 3/4". My goal right now is 150.

Thanks! JenMom - keep me posted, I'll just be a month behind ya!

Those parents, I tell ya! Always wanting to take all the fun away.:heh:

Nellie, I agree with Kat. I think the band could be right for you, but I really think you need to get more info before your final decision. Good luck in whatever you decide to do.

August 31, 2006. 7:00 AM. I'm so excited, and not sure how to stand the wait.

DH stands for "Darling Husband". Or sometimes "Dang Husband" depending!:guess I'm glad you found something that will work for you.

Mine will be at the NWWLS clinic as well, Dr. Montgomery. Late August if possible, so it could still be warm. We are lucky, we live close by but the pillow is still a good idea.

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Looks like the muu-muu it is! Loose enough I can go braless, and it's really bright and pretty, like that really matters. Thanks everyone. I have my date all picked out, this afternoon I'll meet with the surgeon and see it's a day he actually does surgeries and has open...I think I need his agreement, huh.:confused:

My hubby is ending his two-week band-vacation this afternoon. It wasn't planned, his last fill left him too tight, and he ended up with an irritated esopagus(sp) so they unfilled him to let it heal. And he pretty much went back to his old habits. Now, he's lost about 95 pounds since being banded, so that tells me it is an effective tool if that makes any sense. You might be sad/bitter and all about not being able to eat what you want when you want. And maybe that will be OK. I would guess right now you aren't happy with your body, right? Or you wouldn't be here thinking about surgery. So maybe think of it as a trade-off? One other thought, in another post you say that people comment you don't need surgery? I have to say, I've had a couple of people tell me that, and I have a BMI of 53. Which according to some charts puts me into the Super Morbidly Obese catagory. So I figure they are just trying to be kind, and say thank you and let it go. Although I have to say, when I mention it and get a response like "Oh that's wonderful, good for you" I feel a quick twinge, like "What, you think I'm that fat". Sometimes other people just can't win, can they? :confused:

Good idea on the shoes, hadn't thought of that!

I was thinking the Muu-muu because I'm hoping it won't fit me all that long after surgery, so I'd better wear it while I can.

LOL- I love it!:high5: Thanks from one GAW to another.

Mine will be outpatient, and I'm wondering what to wear that will be comfy to wear on the ride home. Loose sweats? The pretty muu-muu dress I bought in Hawaii? What did you all wear and did it work OK?

I'm looking foward to going out with DH, and splitting a meal or appetizer! Right now, splitting is fine with his banded self, but I'm still hungry at half a meal. So, we both order a meal, then I end up eating part of his too. :confused:

I meet with my surgeon today, and realize I don't have a lot of questions either. I do have one I've asked other places, but I'm curious to see what he says, that being that since I've not been able to make long-term lifestyle changes now, what is different after being banded to make me think I can this time. The other question is about complications. I'm self-pay, so if anything goes wrong, I'm on the hook for it, expect I read on their website that they will cover any. I need that clarified.

The ticker, the amount you lose is only one measure. I know it's the one we all care about the most deep down, but you took such a good step in getting the surgery. :clap2: From all I've read, it's not a quick fix at all, it takes time to get this tool adjusted right for us, and to figure out how to make it work. I think the cool thing is once we have the surgery, the band is there. Waiting for us to figure out how to best use it.

Donna - Exactly! I have no problem at all with the choice to go out of country, but I know my momma sure would.

Good for your hubby! I was going to suggest you tell him you'd be saving on food costs and that would help.