I originally looked into getting the lapband surgery when I was at 290+ lbs. I had decided against getting it because the doctor thought it could be my hormones, so the surgery wouldn't have helped in the way would have liked. Additionally, I wanted to know what worked for my body and lose weight on my own. (I can be stubborn).

It's been three years now and I'm down to 260. My hormones haven't been ruled out, however, it seems as though my body just acts as an anomaly (Her words) and survives very well at a lower calorie count. In short, 1200-1500 calories helped me maintain my weight at 290, however if I eat less 500-800ish, it speaks and my body finally listens. This means that when I reach my goal weight I'll still have to eat at the recommended dieting calorie count.

Side note - I have tried many other diets, eating 5 small meals, nixing out meat, nixing out diary, weight watchers, the body diet (I hated that the most), Atkins diet, and I've had two personal trainers who have put me on their meal plans.

I want to look into getting the band because I need this to be my life, my life style, and to be a part of my every day living. I worry about getting pregnant in a few years and struggling with losing weight again, or that age might play heavily in some inability to lose weight.

My doctor has since moved, and now I must choose another doctor. My fear is that since I've lost 50+ lbs they might say I'm fine to do it on my own and not approve me for the band

- Did anyone else have something similar said? Or was able to lose a good amount of weight before talking about getting banded?

I lost 31 lbs during my 6 month diet docs, and I was worried they'd reject me as well and say " oh see she can do it", but my doctor and pa both said both them and insurance companies like when patients lose weight like that because it's shows they're committed to a lifestyle change. I don't think you'll have any problems.

Good job on the weight loss so far!

That makes me feel a lot better! lol Thank you :]

Your Dr is probably right...you probably can lose most, if not all of that weight on your own...if you're like many of us on here that got the band, we've all lost it at least once.

This issue is not losing it, but keeping it off. You wil hae to eat a reduced amount of food for the rest of your life...the band helps with that.

Don't worry about whether they will deny you...your goal is not only to lose weight...but to keep it off too.

Great job on being such a loser