Hi everyone! I'm new here. I have not been banded yet. I'm in the process of gathering information on cost, doctors, ect. According to what I've read, I may not qualify. I'll ask some of you this question. My current weight is 198 lbs. 33 BMI. My goal is 130 lbs. I'm 5'4" and 37 years old.

I have been fighting this battle for 18 years. I've been thru every program

and prescription drug program you can imagine. Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions?

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Hey ParisAngelTX,

You sound just like ME!! I had the lap band surgery on july 10,2006. I am also 5'4 ish and weighed 196 when i got the surgery done. insurance WILL NOT cover you, because they don't believe your heavy enough (trust me i know how you feel)

Since the surgery I have lost 16pds but that was in the first 2 weeks while i was on liquids. i have had one fill but haven't lost any more weight. although i am not eating the amount that i had eaten before. i am working out a lot too! so needless to say i was a little disappointed.Don't get me wrong i am very HAPPY that i have the band, i just was expecting to lose more weight quicker! because i have meet people that lost 40 pds in 2 months!! but, i called my doctor yesterday and had a mini meltdown (this was a self pay and i just don't want to let myself down) thankgoodness he reassured me that everyone is different and with me working out im adding muscle..... so i still have a few more fills to go.!

I totally know how you feel. it was hard for me to find a lot of people like me that weighed what i did. lots of people want to lose a hundred + pounds and i was hoping for at least 50- 60!

im sorry this message is so scattered!! hope it makes some sense for you. and please contact me if i can help you with anything!

Hi ParisAngel and welcome. My suggestion is to read everything you can on Lapbandtalk. There are many veteran banded people on this site who generously share their experiences and support. It's what helped me make my decision.

All the best.