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7 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before Lap-Band Surgery
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In my fouth year, and maintaining a normal weight, I recently did an interview "The 7 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before Lap-Band Surgery." This comes from the persective of looking back, 4 years after the fact. I've posted about it before but wanted to share the list. Here goes:
1. With a band, everything we have always known about how to lose weight finally works.
2. Finding the right surgeon is even more important than I realized.
3. Don’t underestimate the adjustable nature of the band.
4. You can eat a wide variety of the foods you love with a band.
5. This life-changing decision really impacts spouses, partners, and those close to you.
6. Learn from others who have bands and who have been successful.
7. If you do decide to have a band, prepare for surgery.
If you are interested in the full interview, go to http://www.gloriasbandedliving.com and sign up for the audio or video download located on the right-hand side of the page, just below my before and after.
Please let me know if you find it useful.