Hi, My surgery is scheduled on Feb 26th, I'm diving in head on. I have had 2 friends with successful WLS (one sleeve and one banded). I went to my appt on the 9th and boom, scheduled for suregery on the 26th. I am a bit nervous knowing that this can unsuccessful. I want to lose 60 pounds. I am paying cash because my BMI is not high enough for any help with insurance, but with all the money i have spent to see utter failure, i hope this is worth it.

Any words of encouragement will be well received. I am on my own and hoping what i am doing is right. Anyone out there with Hashi's that have had this surgery?

Yeah band isn't working for me...ugh...all that money

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Oh no Shagurl! What seems to be the prob?

TheStruggleIsReal

Band is working. Just got 2nd fill yesterday. Just very slow. But I'm down 22lbs in 2 months.

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Only down 13...always hungry. Next fill is Tuesday. I'm at 4cc. Not giving up

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Keep getting fills till you hit your happy place. Might take awhike, but you have come so far!

TheStruggleIsReal

You got this an and shug!!!

TheStruggleIsReal

I'm not giving up. I know it works once u get into green zone. I have several friends who have had great success.

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I'm also at 4cc. I'm hungry too but trying hard

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I have a low bmi too surgery is May 9th very nervous. I have several friends that has the lapband and they are doing great. What all is everyone doing for the liquid diet . I start mine Friday

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I know this was a while back, just curious as to how you all are doing now 6 months in?? How many fills did it take to get in the green zone? Getting my band done in a couple of weeks, also low bmi of 32

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What is the general cost if insurance does not cover ? I have Blue Cross and doubt they will cover me. I am struggling financially but I would like to find a way to have a procedure. I would love to keep 60 pounds off. 70

Pounds would be awesome too. Or even 50. I just want surgery so bad (I've dieted since 4rth grade.. Don't wanna put too much personal info on here until I figure this site out. Also I am logged in via FB lol). But wanted to ask.. I enjoy reading everyone's stories (so far). Only been on this site today.

Is sleeve and band same price and reading this

:: looks like some think the sleeve is better?

I'm new here too looking for some advice like where do I start ? How long is the process to get a surgery date

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