fire_bellydancer

Thru persistence, I was able to find a surgeon who has no issues taking my insurance and is willing to do the fills even though he didn't put my band in. The office manager said that, if the doctor thinks that there are any issues, he will fill my band under fluoro. I'm very excited about this. I know that I need to make changes but I feel like once the band hits that sweet spot, things will be better. Very excited! My appointment is on Wednesday morning.

Why do you think that Paul Wizman is one of the best in the country? I haven't seen a lot of folks who have had a lot of success with him. They all say he is friendly, but I haven't been able to find a lot of people who have lost a tremendous amount of weight after seeing him.

I had my lapband done in 2001 and its been very poor value for the £13 K it cost me. I paid extra as was in hospital for a week as I blocked up completely post-op.
I am really fighting to keep my weight down. I do not find the lap band helps much and if I eat more than about 1300 C per day clap on weight.
I still get sick if I eat big lumps but of course anything like cakes,sweets,crisps or biscuits go down with no trouble.
I regret having a lapband and wish I had a gastric bypass. I am nearly 65 and too old to go for further surgery. I shall end up a fat,disabled by weight geriatric and probably have a stroke or coronary.
I do not recomment the lap band except for compulsive eaters. It you have been dieting or trying to control your weight the lap band probably will not work for you.