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Free Lap Band On April 30, And I Am Saying No.

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By Mastodon, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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Mastodon    0

Mastodon
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I've been schedule for my lap band on the 30th. I have a large abdominal hernia on my left side, the doctor I seen referred me for a lap band before my hernia could be repaired. As a member of a northwestern indian tribe, I qualified for the lap band at the cost of the Indian Health Services. I did all my pre lap band test last week, and after speaking with the dietitian, I've decided against the surgery. I am not emotionally or mentally prepared for this. I never wanted the lap band. It was just a nesscessary step to getting my hernia repaired. People call me crazy for not wanting this. They compare it to winning the lottery for your health. However I'm not willing to make a life long life style commitment for something I don't want. I've decided to lose the weight on my own. I used to be a former amateur power lifter, and I think I have it in me to take this on my own to save myself. I'm only 27 and don't feel it's too late. I just returned from my local gym after the first time in three years. I feel great! Sure don't lift what I used to, but its a start. Good luck and one love to those of you that choose the band. I wish you all happiness and many successes on your new paths.

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Dulci    108

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If you aren't ready for a band and aren't willing to make a lifetime lifestyle change, the band is not for you. Any WLS should be a choice of last resort. It's not an easy way out or a shortcut to lose weight. If you aren't that point, you are making the correct choice.

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running_scared    125

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Good luck!

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inkgurl    13

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Even if you have chosen against lapband, good luck! I really hope doing it on your own works for you!

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hopetolose    192

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I wish I would if gotten mine at 27!! good luck!!

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Yve    6

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If you are not committed to the lifestyle change, then the band is not for you. Good luck with your exercise!

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Evy    1

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good for you! You can do it!

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Sunshyne068    97

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I commend you for recognizing that you don't want the lapband, and that you arent ready commit to a new ilfestyle and way of eating and living. A lot of people get the band and are very disappointed when things don't go their way. You are saving yourself some heartache in the longrun.

At only 27 and being a former power lifter, Im sure you can get back on track. Good luck with your operation and weightloss. :) Share some exercise tips on your journey

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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

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