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I agree that it makes one accountable and believe I need to be accountable! Since being banded I've lost 65 pounds. I've lost a total of 80 pounds from my all time recorded highest weight of 2 years ago. I still have a long way to go. I'm approaching midland and then it is on to onderland! People loose at different rates, depends on metabolish, those that are heavier tend to loose quicker at first than those that don't have a great deal to loose. Exercise and how strict you are with your diet plays an important role too. My motivation waxed and wained there for a month or so, but feel like I have found it again. I'm okay with it waxing and waining, I know that I will get there, though it may be slower than what I had wanted, but sometimes I think that is a good think, since I tend to be hard on myself and think it should all just fall off since I've had the surgery! LOL!!

I was very select at first. I was banded on 10-19-06. I did this because everyone had an opinion about it and I didn't want to hear it! I had made my mind up based on my research, talking to the surgeon, dietition etc that this was the best decision for me. Afterwards when people noticed the weight loss etc I did tell them that I had the band. I didn't want them to find out later and they thinking that I did an easy thing, BECAUSE WE ALL KNOW IT WAS NOT AN EASY DECISION. Another reason I tell anyone and everyone that wants to know is because I believe that the band is a really good tool, one that doesn't alter your anatomy permanently, one that is less invasive, cheaper and much less recovery. People are curious, they may need to looose as much as I do or know someone who does and to arm them with the truth about the band and weight loss surgery is something I fell good about doing. If it does help just one person, then that's great.

Hello all Ohio Bandsters! From Dayton area, had my band done on 10-19-2006 and have lost 65 pounds. Surgeon is Dr. Teel from Miami Valley Hospital. We have a support group meeting every month and anyone is welcome to attend. If you would like more info just let me know.

I made it to TWOterville! I went to my arthritis doc yesterday and got on the scales and 296! I am offically here. I have lost a total of 31 lbs. :clap2: Banded on 10/19/06

Hi NurseTeresa, Just got my bill from the valley and it was over 23,000 for the hospital alone. I am very thankful for my insurance! Do you have any other conditions such as diabetes, insulin resistance, arthritis, sleep apnea, high BP? You could have your FP send a letter to the insurance co and challenge your insurance company. At Premier Bariatrics they do have a payment plan through a very low interest loan program. Have you gone to any seminars? You can get that information when you go. Don't give up! Debbie macdeb59

Wow Weetsin, maybe you should look at them everyday to believe how far you have come. You look absolutely wonderful and that gives me hope. DeltaDawn looking forward to seeing your pictures too since you have lost over 100 as well. Keep up the great work!:clap2:

Hi Lisa, Live near Fairborn, had my surgery at MVH, Dr. Teel, on the 19th of Oct. Have lost 17 pounds so far. I too have BC/BS Anthem and it was an easy go!

hey JenniferB! Glad to hear from another Dayton area person. Where are you having your surgery? Let us know how you are as soon as you can. Good luck!

From Dayton area as well. Went to MVH and had Dr. Teel as my surgeon. Had a great experience so far. Was banded on Oct 19th. No post op pain or complications. Going to go to work tomorrow. Do you get to spend the night in the hospital or do you have to go home same day? We got to stay overnight at the Valley. Everyone was great. Hope the same is true for you and that you do well!

Hey Jen, I do water aerobics and I love it. It does not hurt my joints (have 2 kinds of arthritis) and it has certainly helped in keeping weight down. I feel like I have more energy and much better flexibility. I started slow with an arthritis class and then when I felt I could do more went to the regular water aerobics class. I hope you try it and like it, it has been the one exercise that I have stuck to and I actually like it. We have a blast in class! Take care, macdeb59 to be banded 10/19

Unfortunately you know the federal system!:faint: I have federal APWU for my secondary and have not heard anything, so I am hoping to hear, otherwise I have to pay my $250 deductible at the time of surgery. Who is your surgeon? I have my physical on the 2nd with Dr. Teel and then my preop and teaching is on the third. I get banded on the 19th. Keep us informed of your progress in the insurance dept! Good Luck!

I'm new from Dayton. I will be banded by Dr. Teel at MVH on October 19!:bandit

Add me to the real close list, getting banded on the 19th of October. When I figure out how to get the ticker thing, I will add one.

I'm new, BMI of 54. Will have my banding on Oct 19th. I'm from Ohio.