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How incredible! Great job and what an inspiration for us all!

I love sparkpeople!

So sorry to hear that for you! I hope it all goes well and your doctor can provide you with some options.

I found out about the costs of the fills while I was getting the details for my self-pay for this procedure. The fills that aren't covered by the surgery cost are $75.00 It breaks down like this: One-year's worth of fills free, regardless of how many, 3 fills the 2nd year free, and 1 the 3rd year free. Any outside of that schedule are $75. So, for example, if I get 4 in year 2, 3 are free and one is $75.

My dad is 73 and was just banded. He's doing very well!

No offense to you or anyone else intended, but that's horsesh**. Both the nutritionist and the staff intentions. Much of a power trip, there, Nutritionist Lady?

Yay! Great news!

I'm so disappointed! I just found out that my insurance company doesn't cover bariatric surgeries. I'm crushed. My husband sent me this when I sent him the email: He's so sweet! Now I must go the self-pay route. As he said, "what were you saving that money for, anyway?" Good point. But I suppose at the very least this means that I could probably get this done sooner rather than later, since the insurance company might have required some ridiculous "hoops" through which I would have had to jump. Oh well. Onward! Don't let it deter me!

Is your husband worried for you (because of surgery)? Or is he just not understanding why you need it? Oh, and congratz! We're excited WITH you!

Is unjury sold at retail anywhere?

Also, remember to follow the Band Rules: Chew, chew, chew. . . Don't drink liquids during, one-hour before, one-hour after. . . Etc etc. Someone has a great list posted on the forum. Try a search.

OMG! Rolled on the floor with that one! Me, too!:redface:

Congrats to you on your weight loss, but losing it is only half the battle, normally, with obese people. I've lost anywhere from 60 to 80 pounds before. And watched it creep back on over the years. The key, with the lap band, is not so much the weight loss (though it definitely does help one lose weight), but with the maintenance. That's where most obese people lack success. Over 95% percent of them. If it's true that you are in the 2 - 5% who can lose large amounts of weight and keep it off, then you are to be applauded. In that case, though, then you should not consider any surgery at all. You would still have to work hard to lose the weight. But why undergo an expensive surgery when one doesn't have to? Just curious, what is your BMI? What was it before you started your weight loss program?

kspeaker, I just bawled my eyes out reading your UPDATE! I know how painful it was for you to finally tell him your real weight. If someone is 5 or 10 pounds overweight, sure, cut back, exercise more, that will work. But I don't think he really comprehends what people like us, who are obese, are dealing with when trying to lose weight -- and KEEP it off! I could also feel your pain -- the breathing, the sweating, the aching joints. . . Hugs to you and so proud of you for taking this step!

Great news! So jealous!

Irish, two things, first, uber gratz on your progress! So thrilled for you! Second, wow! That's an awful lot of carbs! 32g, with 23g sugar. Yikes. I'm a diabetic and though I love Kashi (GoLean cereal), I've never tried any of their shakes. That just seem a little high in carbs, even with 7 g fiber. Do you know if it spikes your glucose?

Thanks, Alliemorris! I will have to print out this list!

By the way, I had uterine cancer when I was in my 20s. I'm soooo glad my insurance company didn't feel they were not responsible for my treatment, given they didn't cause my cancer, either!

. . . and you stayed for the company! :wub:

TSB: hehehe. "Nut Class."

Yikes! That person needs to get another job where she/he doesn't interact with human beings!

Welcome, Honesty! That's right around the corner! Are you excited?

Wha? I thought that was a good reason to GET one?! Better contact your physician and get an expert opinion!

How cool! I want one!

Outstanding! :wub: