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need2bhealthy · November 13, 2006

Hi There! I am 32 years old and have struggled with my weight off and on through childhood and solid for the past 12 years. I struggle with overeating. Often times I feel like a bulimic without throwing up. I do binge. My BMI is 37 and I am not sure if surgery is my best route, and not sure if my insurance will cover it. All I know is that I need to be healthy and I would like something to aid me, something to help me stop eating! :omg:

Any suggestions or thoughts are welcome.

tigger33 · November 13, 2006

Welcome to Bandland! It's a great place for information. Whether it be asking questions or just looking through alot of the older posts. I am 33 and was just currently banded about a month ago. I took an entire year to research the band and fiqure out what i wanted to do. I even dieted the entire year and gained 14 pounds. That was my kick in the butt. I couldn't do it alone. I had been heavy since i was 5, and struggled all my life. I wanted to learn to be healthy and by me having the band I knew I would have to do it. Thats where it came for me. Anything you want info on for this surgery is out there, but it doesn't make the decision for you. Good luck

Parvathi · November 13, 2006

Hi need2bhealthy - Welcome to LBT. If you're looking for information on the lapband or support, you've definitely come to the right place. Whilst we can't tell you if the band is right for you, I can tell you it's been the right choice for me. I'm feeling better about my healthy and life with every passing day.

It's not necessarily an easy road (especially with all the hoops the US insurance companies make you jump through), but it's definitely worth it, in my opinion.

Good luck in your search. I hope you find the good health you're looking for.