So I went in for my EGD yesterday and there was no hernia. I am 32 BMI and would be self pay. i was hoping to get the band if 1/2 would be paid due to the hernia. No hernia equal paying the full 10k. So now after thinking it all through I can't see paying the 10k for 50lbs to loose. Part of me feels that would be selfish to my family. I've been doing the pre op diet and lost 10lbs in 7days so I'm hoping I can just stick to it. That's never been my problem though, I always manage to gain it back plus some. I guess I'm just a little bummed about it all right now but I'm going try and keep my willpower going.

Good luck to you all!

Im so sorry to hear that.. U can do it! Make sure ur getting in ur vitamins and stuff. My pre op diet i was barely getting 600 calories a day

join WW online and do their program for life its easy and it works and if you change your life habits all diet work. its a life change that has to change forever that's the hard part

I definately think its a personal deccission. I know others in your situation that have gotten the band because they keep gaining it back. I also no others who didnt have a lot to lose but were approved because of medical conditions. I wish you the best of luck!

I'm sorry to hear this. Honestly, I'm concerned about the same thing. I go in for my EGD on Tuesday and it will be a deal breaker for me as well. I wish you the best of luck.

Everyone has to do what is best for themselves. I too was self pay because my insurance didnt think it was medically necessary.... I was a 55 BMI.

The band is alot about changing your habits...something I didnt do after any of my diets... If you can do that you are home free. Best of luck.

The previous posters are right about lifestyle change, but how many times have we all heard that before. There are those who do manage to do that and I pray you are one of them.

Sorry about your disappointment, things will workout, they always do.

I think it would still be good for you to hang out here for support on your weight loss journey. There's still a lot of good advice and great idea's.

Very good point Mads... we will be happy to support you as you go!

Thank you all, one thing I like about these forums is the support you give one another.

I wish you the best. Also, I know weight watchers meetings seem to work well for many to change habits and learn healthier eating habits. Maybe that would work for you.