What a life changing experience having my Lap-Band has been!! I have lost 110lbs since being banded July 23. People have said I don't even look like the same person. Although, I always see the inner fat girl, haha. I have been obese since childhood & I haven't always had much self-confidence. The last 2 months or so, I have noticed an increase in attention from many of my male co-workers. I am blown away by the increase in this extra attention & honestly, I am loving it!!! It gives me such a boost of confidence & I start thinking, "maybe I am good looking!" lol.

Thank you so much for sharing. I really needed some inspiration and you delivered!!

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I am not sure how big my band is. I got a 2.5cc fill once when I was 6 wks post op. I haven't had any other fills. The nurse practicioner at my surgeons office said I am essentially going on sheer will power. She said as long as I keep losing, I won't get a fill & once my weight loss slows down then I can utilize fills for weight loss.

110 LBS IS WONDERFUL! Great job!

Thank you so much. I started at 259lbs on July 23, today I am 149lbs. I bought capris today size 12, I was a size 26 when I first started this journey!! I am grateful!

You have always been beautiful...now the world see's it too! Congrats on your tremendous journey!

I am not sure how big my band is. I got a 2.5cc fill once when I was 6 wks post op. I haven't had any other fills. The nurse practicioner at my surgeons office said I am essentially going on sheer will power. She said as long as I keep losing' date=' I won't get a fill & once my weight loss slows down then I can utilize fills for weight loss.[/quote']

Now that is some will power. You are my Shero. What a great inspiration. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

That is super!!!! In less than a year you have loss over 100 lbs !!! I wonder what that feels like ....kudos to u diva !!

Hi, all! @ twittlingann, did you have to pay for the band yourself or did insurance cover it?

@Julie3856, you freaking ROCK, chica! That is so awesome!!

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@twittlingann, im hoping it happens that quickly for me, too! From the looks of your stats, you and i seem to be starting at the same place and have the same goal! Did you have to pay the 20% up front or are they working with you as far as a payment plan?

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I do not yet have a surgery date. I go in for the seminar next Tuesday at 6:00pm and I'm hoping that from there, everything is smooth. I already know I qualify for the surgery. I went over everything with my insurance company today and it's pretty cut and dry. My issue really is going to be two things. Whether or not they are going to make me do a 6 month pre-op diet (which I'm praying they don't. My insurance company said they should not) and whether or not they will work with me for the 20%. I am so nervous but I am such an avid exerciser and I know how to eat but I just have not been able to lose this weight :-( I just ran a half marathon at Disney World in Orlando in February. With the way I exercise, I should look like a friggin toothpick. I have no thyroid issues or any other medical issues that are causing me to gain weight. But this weight is really hurting me. I can't sleep without my hands and arms getting numb at night. The constant acid reflux, I can't even shave my legs without getting out of breath anymore. I feel like such an embarrassment to my hubby and my kids. They are so great and always tell me that I'm beautiful. But I don't even look like myself anymore. Before my first husband died (11 years ago), I was in great shape. And after he passed, I just let myself go slowly but surely.

Banded life is awesome!!! Thanks to you all!! Keep up the good work everyone!!