so what if i pay all that money and i don't lose weight???? I'm sure someone as thought of that. what are the odds of gaining all your wait back????? Im so jealous looking at all the pictures on before and after you guys look great i want it to be me. when the doctor send you your kit what kind of test do you need to go for????? Im sure i will get mind in the mail by Friday but Im curious.

Hmmm what's in your kit? I have no idea, I never had one!!! I had a complete physical by my primary care Dr. prior to my referral to the Dr. I used in Mexico. My surgeon, then contacted my PCP, a local surgeon, and the Dr. I am using here in the states for fills. Once I got to MX they did blood work, X rays,& EKG. Part of my record with my PCP was my past diet attemtps etc.

As for worrying about not losing weight - yep, I worried I would be the one it did not work for......but it has worked!!! I have a long way to go, but, it is working, everyday. It is the most amazing thing!!! I kept thinking about how much money I had spent, and what if......But luckily for most of us the what ifs never happen. For some it is easier than others, but it works! I have control, something I never had without the band!

The long termers I have spoke to seem to be doing well at maintaining their weight loss, it seems once you reach a sweet spot with the band, you can maintain fairly easily. Not being hungry 24/7, and not being able to eat enough for 4 normal people in a sitting, has to help!! It has for me!! And I am sure it will for you too!!!

Let me know what was in your kit---I wanna know what I missed!!! Where are you being banded?

Good Luck!

Kat

The band just doesn't not work. In rare cases people have metabolic disorders that don't allow them to lose weight, but for the majority of us, it works because we MAKE it work. Follow the band rules and you'll do just fine. You still have to exercise and eat a healthy diet, but the band makes it a LOT easier to stay on task. It's a constant reminder.

What's this kit you're talking about?

i call a doctor(Leung) in Vancouver and i live up in Whitehorse the lady told me she was mailing the paper work (kit)today and i need to get a referral from my doctor and some test not sure what??? then after i get everything done i can see the doctor (leung) Im going to Vancouver in November so it would be nice to see him then so i don't need a other plane ticket.