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It feels so unreal to be able to say that I am getting banded. It has been a long process but totally worth it!!!! I am April 14th as well!!! I'm only anxious about anesthesia...I have never been in the hospital for more than just an ER visit, so the while the procedure doesn't scare me, the anesthesia does! I work in a hospital on a surgical floor and I see dozens of people every week that are perfectly fine post anesthesia so I know I'll be fine! Congrats to everyone who is getting banded this month...let's go ladies and gents!!!

So, I know everyone is different and I have drastically changed my eating habits in the past year. I just got approved for my surgery today! I'm so excited, but reading this post the biggest question I have is...these foods you miss, are they ones you cannot tolerate with the band or are they foods that you just don't eat now because it's a better choice? I was just curious. Mostly because the thought of not tolerating potatoes really make me want to cry!! lol, I know that everyone has different tolerances but just curious! Congrats on your weight loss ladies!!!

Congratulations!!! What an accomplishment! All of my info got submitted to insurance yesterday so I'm playing the waiting game! Hopefully someday I can also break out of the obese category!!! Good job, be proud!!!!

I absolutely love MyPlate on Livestrong.com. I am pre-band and it has made a world of difference. I think seeing things down in black and white put a reality into it. Seeing the cholesterol numbers and carbohydrates had made a huge difference. I haven't really lost any weight, however, I've gained a HUGE amount of knowledge concerning the way I eat as opposed to how many calories I consume. Also, this is kind of silly, but I love on the left hand side where you track your water...that little CONGRATULATIONS it throws up when you have reached your 64oz goal makes me happy! It's the small things in life!!!

Hi, I'm in the approval process for my Lap-Band®®, hopefully only 2 more visits still I can schedule surgery with my insurance. I am 24 now and I was just wondering about more people my age, do you need or have you had plastic surgery post band? If so, what procedure and did insurance help with coverage? I know I'm ahead of my game but I just want to start saving/funding for a possible reconstruction if needed. Thanks for answering!

Thank you for your response. I think I will definitely have to plan on having at least some kind of reconstruction. My "ideal" weight would require me to lose about 130lbs. I'm sure that once all is said and done I will be much happier with my results after having some type of plastic surgery. Luckily my insurance will cover a panniculectomy as long as I meet their requirements, so we shall see. I'm very excited for my band and just getting that weight off will be a very exciting milestone! Congrats on your weight loss, I hope it's been an amazing journey! :blushing:

That has been a big question for me too...I love Asian food, especially white rice but I don't particularly like the sticky type rice, glad to hear that there are some that can tolerate it! Hope I'm one of those!!!

Hi, I'm brand new to the site and although I had thought about weight loss surgery I had never pursued the idea until about 1 month ago. This may be kind of lengthy so forgive me but anyone who is willing to listen and share are welcomed! I'm 24 years old and cannot remember a time when I wasn't heavy. I am now 284lbs and wear a size 2x shirt and size 26 pant. And ironically enough, I'm ok with that. I have always been very confident but I have decided that my health is the most important thing for my future. I am a full time student and full time employee at a busy hospital. I am not involved in any romantic relationships or have any children. I have a wonderful support system of family and close friends that all support my decision to get banded. Here is a list of things getting banded would help: I currently suffer from PCOS, my GYN said that a large reduction in my BMI will help relieve and possible eliminate my PCOS. I have both IBS and a hiatal hernia. Both ailments could also be significantly reduced or eliminate with banding according to my GI doc. Cosmetic purposes of course have come into my mind but I truly love the way I look right now but can't wait to love my body in a bathing suit!!! My dream is to be able to play with my neices on the floor and run with them out in the yard, or for heaven's sake to be able to walk up 3 flights of stairs without feeling like I ran the NYC marathon!!! lol I'm also a graphic design student and although I know that obesity isn't a plague, I also understand that my new career will be something completely visually based, so my image will matter. I want to show that to my clients. Here are some of my worries: I have some plus-size friends that I am afraid to tell about getting banded. I don't want them to be envious or think I'm taking the easy way out. Honestly, I have a KILLER wardrobe that I really really really love and will be sad to part with but I know the trade off will be worth it. And my last worry seams stupid to even type out on here. As previously stated I am a confident beautiful plus size woman. And to be honest I worry that when I lose all my weight and get to be thinner that I will become a vain witch! Is that stupid? It's honestly what I worry about most which I think will help me not become that person, I just worry about it. If you stuck with me on this post, thanks so much, I would love to get feedback and advice! I have my first seminar on 7/24/10 and have already started the ball rolling with my insurance company. All in all I am very excited about all the new possibilities the band presents and the new life it would give me! Thanks again in advance!

Thank you ladies! I actually had the urge to tell two of my closest plus size friends last night, one was VERY supportive and the other was a little snide at first but then lightened up and said she would support me in any way she could. It helps talking to people who have been banded. @khunt719 Yeah, I was lucky to have my fat be pretty proportionate, lol, at least my inherited fat genes were kind in that way! I'm sorry that your self esteem has suffered, I grew up with the most amazing Mom and Dad who continually told me that I was beautiful. My Dad passed in 2005 and one of my last amazing memories of him was him telling me I was beautiful. Sorry, don't wanna get all sentimental and long winded!!! He's just also a big reason why I'm getting banded. He would be very proud.