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Girl you are doing so well! ive been banded for a little over a month and down 20lbs. not too bad. You look gorg and you are such an inspiration!! muah!

Hey how did your band surgery go?? im getting it done august 27 - start liquid diet thursday...how was recovery time etc. hope you healed well

hey girl - you look great! im getting surgery Aug 27. Just some ?s. How much weight did you lose before the surgery? I am having trouble getting my butt motivated to exercise - I def need to. How was the surgery and recovery time? Hope you are feeling great. TTYS

Hey! long time no talk. Any update on your process? I see you are doing the 3 month diet for your insurance-how is that going? You'll do great!!

oh hey! thanks for the b-day wishes! 23 is gonna be a good year lol. So I made an appointment for my consultation with the surgeon. I am pretty excited - I also feel the same way..I gained 5 pounds (accidentally) but am hoping to stay the weight so I can stay above 40 BMI....(I'm at 40.8) Let me know how everything is going with you!!

I FEEL THE SAME WAY! I am like going back and forth between 41-40 BMI so I dont want to risk losing so I wont be covered. I am going tuesday to the seminar and I cant wait to get the ball rolling on all of this!! let me know when you hear about insurance!

Kate

hey girl! hows your process coming so far? Hope you are doing well!!

ooh wow congrats on the banding!!!! & 23lbs!!! thats so great.. Ya I am really excited to get this process going! I can't wait to get this weight off me! I am hoping to get the surgery in may/june. Def keep me updated on your process!! congrats and good luck!!

hey girl! I love your "about me" section. I know exactly what you mean!! How are things with you? Are you on your way to being banded?

Hey Hun!! Have you been banded yet? I'm going today to see my PCP. My insurance covers it and after a year of contemplating I am taking initiative and doing what I know is best for myself especially since I want to live a healthy long life! Let me know your progress and what not. I always think it's great to talk about the process and have people who understand what you are going through!

Good luck & ttys

Kate

Hey! I am going today to meet with my PCP. My insursance company covers it and I have the proof of dieting and being up and down in weight for longer than I can remember. I can finally talk about it (I have told my 2 best friends who I know will be there and support me) and can talk without crying--so I know I am ready for it! I am hoping to get some good news today..(fingers crossed)...we can def keep in touch! And about the "rolls" spanx are my best friend under garment!! Haha. I also carry alot of my weight in my legs :/. Good luck Hun--

Kate

Hey Debbie,

Thank you for the message about my picture. I am going tomorrow to see my PCP to talk about my Lap band options. My Insurance covers it and all I need is my PCP to give me a recommendation. I have been wanting this for over a year but did not pursue it because I still felt "nervous" and thought I could do it on my own. Within that year I gained 40lbs. I am so excited to talk to my PCP and find out what the next steps are to do and *hopefully* schedule a surgery within 2 months. If there is any words of wisdom you can give me that would be great!

Good luck and you look great!

Thanks, Kate