I am a Type 1 Diabetic of 25 years and am seriously considering lap-band procedure. I have been disciplined and have tried my best and still continue to gain. I have gained approximately 75 pounds over the past 10 years an cannot lose an ounce. Currently I am approximately 85 pounds overweight and feel I am entering a dangerous point and this is a life or death issue with me right now. It's no longer just a vanity issue. Anyone??

I am a Type 1 Diabetic of 25 years and am seriously considering lap-band procedure. I have been disciplined and have tried my best and still continue to gain. I have gained approximately 75 pounds over the past 10 years an cannot lose an ounce. Currently I am approximately 85 pounds overweight and feel I am entering a dangerous point and this is a life or death issue with me right now. It's no longer just a vanity issue. Anyone??

I am not Type I but am type II recently banded. I was banded 8/25/11 and have lost 18 lbs and 1 dress size but haven't lost how I expected but I am taking less meds and having more energy. I know I am still in the beginning phase and although I feel a bit discouraged today, I do not regret my decision of have this surgery

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I am not Type I but am type II recently banded. I was banded 8/25/11 and have lost 18 lbs and 1 dress size but haven't lost how I expected but I am taking less meds and having more energy. I know I am still in the beginning phase and although I feel a bit discouraged today, I do not regret my decision of have this surgery

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18 pounds would be awesome!! Sorry you are feeling discouraged. It's gotta be better than before. Congratulations!

18 pounds would be awesome!! Sorry you are feeling discouraged. It's gotta be better than before. Congratulations!

Yes, I'll take 18 lbs over anything. I'm just being too hard on myself but as long as I'm not gaining. I had prepared myself that is was going to be a slow process.

Hmm, not sure why my ticker isn't working today.