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HELLO! NEW HERE! Scared to try Lap Band! Any stories to go for or against would be SOO HELPFUL!

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Tomander    614

Tomander
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Excellent points Dani.

Tom, Toronto

Banded July 6 06

Wt. Loss: 156 lbs.

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Terry Poperszky    2,784

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2 months here, down 40 odd pounds. I chose LB because like the others I couldn't justify hacking away 3/4 of my stomach or rerouting my intestines. Besides, all WLS has the possibility of complications, but the LB has by far the lowest incident.

Do your research, make your own choice. I just wish I had done this earlier.

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CWinkler340    29

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WOW! :blink: Thank you very much EVERYONE! I'm ecstatic that people respond the way they do! I am so excited about the prospect of losing weight its hard to sleep at night! Its great to know that a wonderful support system is here and available through my journey from here on out!

I will keep everyone updated on the choices i make and the outcome of those choices.

( 99% my choice is LAP BAND!) (1% doctors advise lol)

THANK YOU EVERYONE!! :D

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Kelly613    0

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I am in the process of trying to get the lab band. I just found your post. I was excited to see that you were thinking of going to Dr Eagon. My insurance approved a referral to his office. Did you end up getting banded? I am interested in hearing about your experience.

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sc1586    18

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I honestly got banded 9/11 and believe it was the biggest mistake of my life yesterday. Today I'm giving it a better chance, I've just had a lot of hunger and no Protein bc of my intolerance. Today's better but this is definitely emotional

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stephwellman    131

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Hey Christa I'm 21 and I was banded 8/12 best decision ever the worst part for me was the pre-op diet before surgery I had to do mine for 4 weeks (varies by doctor) and that was the hardest part for me. The pre-op diet will really show if you have the will power and self control to have surgery. I totally understand you not wanting to go through your 20's not being able to participate in everything my friends are doing. This is by far the best place to go for ALL your lap band questions they answered all mine almost better than my doctor does! Good luck this is the best decision of your life!

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southernqt    236

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I have been overweight my whole life and the lap bad was the best choice I've ever made! I'm 24 and didn't want the rest of my 20s to be worried about health problems and appearance. After watching YouTube videos and going to a seminar I found it was the best choice for me. I've never been able to lose over 20 lbs with just diet and exercise and the band helps you be mindful of what you're doing. I would recommend the lap band and would do it all over again. Plus I haven't had complications yet thank goodness. Good luck with your choice!

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CWinkler340    29

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I am in the process of trying to get the lab band. I just found your post. I was excited to see that you were thinking of going to Dr Eagon. My insurance approved a referral to his office. Did you end up getting banded? I am interested in hearing about your experience.

HI!! time for an update!! I was banded august 28th!! i dont regret it a bit, im eating a cup of food at a time 3-4 times a day, i healed very well, and was back in school roughly 4 days after.

I ended up going with Dr. Ricks out of De Peres hospital, he was FANTASTIC!!!!! soooo friendly!!!! i would recommend either him or Dr. Minkin!!!

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CWinkler340    29

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thanks i feel fantastic, no hunger! its AMAZING im almost sad i dont get to eat alot, but im sure that will pass!! haha

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Ladybandito    516

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Congrats to you! I felt the same bit of sadness at not getting to eat "a lot" at first, but you really do get used to it and that sadness goes away pretty quickly really.

Just wanted to say you are a beautiful girl and I'm excited for your forthcoming success with the band! I really like seeing the successes of the younger women ... I waited until I was in my 40s to do this, and before that it was diet after diet after diet. Good for you for taking charge so early! :-)

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CWinkler340    29

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Congrats to you! I felt the same bit of sadness at not getting to eat "a lot" at first, but you really do get used to it and that sadness goes away pretty quickly really.

Just wanted to say you are a beautiful girl and I'm excited for your forthcoming success with the band! I really like seeing the successes of the younger women ... I waited until I was in my 40s to do this, and before that it was diet after diet after diet. Good for you for taking charge so early! :-)

Thanks so much!! I am sooo happy i did it!! I can't wait to go swimming and hiking and sky diving!! It's gonna be amazing!!

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    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

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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.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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      Three months and four days ago... I was in Costa Rica having a life changing surgery! Yesterday we had a followup visit with Dr. Esmeral via video chat and this morning my middle number changed.  I'm down 47lbs and two pants sizes. I can wear a Large tshirt for the first time in like... 14 years! Woot!! Everything is going great. I have zero regrets. I went down to the riverwalk with a friend and walked 2 miles on Monday without even getting fatigued. And no more snoring or chugging pickle juice for crazy leg cramps! I need to go to the gym more... I'm making new shirts next week so that will motivate me. LOL But I'm also just not as TIRED all the time! I have a LONG way to go...but seeing the progress on the scales and in the mirror is a huge motivator!! Thank you all for cheering me on and supporting me!!
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