The next step in my research - I go for my first consultation tomorrow with Slimband and then one on Friday with SWLC.

I am very excited and anxious at the same time...lol

My husbands insurance doesnt cover wls so I will be self paying. Of course I have all the doubts I am sure most of you had when self paying - such as - am I worth it, is it fair to put us in debt by getting a loan for the surgery, will it work.

Well, I ran into the wife of a co worker today and I remembered she had the lap band put on almost 10 years ago. She is an amazing woman who is slim and so self assured. I told her I was going to the consultation tomorrow and she immediately pulled a picture out of her pocket and said - "this is me at 300 lbs. It was the best thing I ever did"

I told her I was worried about the port being uncomfortable etc and she said, here touch my port. You could feel it through her blouse. She told me that when she first got it , it was about 3 inches under all her fat and now it is fairly close to her skin. She has had absolutely no problems with it.

I was surprised at how small it was. Dont know what size I was imagining it to be - certainly not that small.

So, I will see how I do in the next couple of days because I have decided I am worth it and it will be worth going in debt for 5 years to get my life back.

Lynn

I say, go for it!!!

The next step in my research - I go for my first consultation tomorrow with Slimband and then one on Friday with SWLC.

I am very excited and anxious at the same time...lol

My husbands insurance doesnt cover wls so I will be self paying. Of course I have all the doubts I am sure most of you had when self paying - such as - am I worth it, is it fair to put us in debt by getting a loan for the surgery, will it work.

Well, I ran into the wife of a co worker today and I remembered she had the lap band put on almost 10 years ago. She is an amazing woman who is slim and so self assured. I told her I was going to the consultation tomorrow and she immediately pulled a picture out of her pocket and said - "this is me at 300 lbs. It was the best thing I ever did"

I told her I was worried about the port being uncomfortable etc and she said, here touch my port. You could feel it through her blouse. She told me that when she first got it , it was about 3 inches under all her fat and now it is fairly close to her skin. She has had absolutely no problems with it.

I was surprised at how small it was. Dont know what size I was imagining it to be - certainly not that small.

So, I will see how I do in the next couple of days because I have decided I am worth it and it will be worth going in debt for 5 years to get my life back.

Lynn

Had both my consultations the past two days. Decided to go with SWLC in Mississauga, Ontario.

I was very impressed with the surgeon!

Now all have to do is apply for my financing and then book my appointment for my surgery.

So very excited!

Lynn

The next step in my research - I go for my first consultation tomorrow with Slimband and then one on Friday with SWLC.

I am very excited and anxious at the same time...lol

My husbands insurance doesnt cover wls so I will be self paying. Of course I have all the doubts I am sure most of you had when self paying - such as - am I worth it, is it fair to put us in debt by getting a loan for the surgery, will it work.

Well, I ran into the wife of a co worker today and I remembered she had the lap band put on almost 10 years ago. She is an amazing woman who is slim and so self assured. I told her I was going to the consultation tomorrow and she immediately pulled a picture out of her pocket and said - "this is me at 300 lbs. It was the best thing I ever did"

I told her I was worried about the port being uncomfortable etc and she said, here touch my port. You could feel it through her blouse. She told me that when she first got it , it was about 3 inches under all her fat and now it is fairly close to her skin. She has had absolutely no problems with it.

I was surprised at how small it was. Dont know what size I was imagining it to be - certainly not that small.

So, I will see how I do in the next couple of days because I have decided I am worth it and it will be worth going in debt for 5 years to get my life back.

Lynn

I wasn't self pay, fortunately but I can tell you that the money you will save in food every month will pay any payments. I bet we save $350 a month now, and I have a teenager and a skinny butt husband, both of whom can put away some groceries. As for the port. Mine has always been close up under my skin but it has not been a problem at all. I've never bumped it or hurt it or anything.It's actually even pretty cool to feel it. I sleep on my stomach at night too and it has never been an issue past the first two days post surgery. Good luck. I sure love mine. I'm down 58 lbs and got into a size 16 pants today. I started at 263.

I agree...go with SWLC. Dr. Cobourn is amazing!!!!!!!!!!

The next step in my research - I go for my first consultation tomorrow with Slimband and then one on Friday with SWLC.

I am very excited and anxious at the same time...lol

My husbands insurance doesnt cover wls so I will be self paying. Of course I have all the doubts I am sure most of you had when self paying - such as - am I worth it, is it fair to put us in debt by getting a loan for the surgery, will it work.

Well, I ran into the wife of a co worker today and I remembered she had the lap band put on almost 10 years ago. She is an amazing woman who is slim and so self assured. I told her I was going to the consultation tomorrow and she immediately pulled a picture out of her pocket and said - "this is me at 300 lbs. It was the best thing I ever did"

I told her I was worried about the port being uncomfortable etc and she said, here touch my port. You could feel it through her blouse. She told me that when she first got it , it was about 3 inches under all her fat and now it is fairly close to her skin. She has had absolutely no problems with it.

I was surprised at how small it was. Dont know what size I was imagining it to be - certainly not that small.

So, I will see how I do in the next couple of days because I have decided I am worth it and it will be worth going in debt for 5 years to get my life back.

Lynn