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futureskinnybtch    6

futureskinnybtch
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Sooo I finally decided I need help because all I do is gain no matter how hard I try!

Called Smartshape for the Lap Band procedure 2 weeks ago, did an on the phone consultation with the doctor last week and was approved for financing (with the help of my hubby cosigning <3) about 2 days ago!

My procedure has been booked for October 4th 2016!!!! 22 days from now, how crazy :)

I keep reading how insurances are making people do a diet for 6 months before being approved?? What's up with that? Maybe different in Canada from other places but that sounds ridiculous. So happy it's all happening so fast because once my mind is set, I want it now!!

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CVanPelt    19

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I had to do the 6 month visits and the annoying part was my monthly visits were a 45min drive. My Dr recommended me to weight watchers though and I actually did really well! She kept me in check with my goals and I lost 40# in those 6 months :) I'm scheduled for October 3rd now! Which is faster than I thought as well

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sammy246    235

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Have you checked out other options? I see so many band revisions it scared me away from it! Just make sure you do plenty of research (not just with the center doing your band.) and good luck!!!!

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Julie norton    2,850

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Congratulations.... Hope you love your-band as much as I adore mine. It is over 9 years post op and my life is wonderful weight wise....

FYI There are some who are not in favor of being banded. You will probably hear from them and others who had problems.

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sammy246    235

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Hi Julie,

This was not about me not being in favor of banding. It was more the title of the thread- I just wanted to make sure options were looked at and researched. I wouldn't advise anyone (for any type of WLS) to jump in too fast without knowing the pros and cons of all surgeries.

Congrats on your long standing band an weight loss! I wish you the best.

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futureskinnybtch    6

futureskinnybtch
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Thanks everyone!! I didn't do much research with the financing but as far as the band goes, my fiancé and his mother have them and I've research the band itself and knew it was exactly what I wanted. as soon as I got a good paying job, I called :)

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stanpry    66

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Was banded 2 1/2 years ago. Lost 92 lbs in 6 months. Had to put back 15 lb as Dr. said I was
oo thin. You usually go on a liquid diet before surgery to shrink the liver as it has to be held out of the way during surgery. The smaller the liver the better. I have had no problems with the band. The band is not a magic solution as you can defeat it or any other bariatric option. You have to make a life time commitment to follow what you eat. There is no occasional beer or piece of cake. You have to keep track of what you eat at each meal. Till today I weigh everything before I cook it. I recommend My Fitness Pal app. to keep track. I wish you well.

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futureskinnybtch    6

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Great, thanks for the tip. I already use fitness pal, it's a great tool to make sure I don't over it. Didn't know about the liver thing though!

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Bandista    7,466

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@@futureskinnybtch congratulations! So happy for you. I love my band. My advice is to follow instructions to the 'T' and keep all your appointments -- in the first year the regular visits and eventual fills are where it is at so you can achieve the Green Zone. The links below in my signature are ones that really helped me understand how the band works and how to work the band. Best wishes with all! You are on your way.

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KikiRent13    23

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I am not trying to be negative in any sort of way. I'm so happy for you and wish you all the best. As for myself , I had the band five years ago to the day and I can say that it is the worst decision I ever made in my life. I wish I had gotten gastric bypass to begin with. My quality of life is limited due to always being in pain and constant complications from the band. It was never the tool for me it was supposed to be. I've had all Fluid removed and still feel so horrible. I had to resort to eating foods that slide this I've gained all weight back and then some from severe depression. I would advise against Lapland. I think it's horrible they even still allow this procedure. Please do your research. I wish I had.

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      I am new here today... and only two weeks out from my sleeve surgery on the 23rd. I am amazed I have kept my calories down to 467 today so far... that leaves me almost 750 left for dinner and maybe a snack. This is going to be tough for two weeks... but I have to believe I can do it!
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      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
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    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. LeighaTR

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        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

        summerseeker

        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

    • CaseyP1011

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      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
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