Hello, from sunny (for now) Orlando!

[rachieroo 0]

Hi there everyone,

My name is Rachael, and I have been researching the Lap Band procedure off and on for the last two years. I've had enough of this roller coaster ride we call obesity! I recently found out that my insurance plan will cover the surgery based on medical necessity; however, I haven't ruled out Mexico. I've been lurking on this site for about a year now reading a lot of posts and also researching on the web. I know someone who had the surgery 2 yrs ago in Mexico and she's doing great! I am looking forward to getting to know the rest of you fellow bandsters.

Rachael

Seminar 8/13/08

BMI 42

[IllinoisLoser 0]

Hey Rachel

I am from Illinois but I am going to visit your fine city soon. I have had the band for a while like two years. I have lost 120 pounds but with the band comes problems too. Like to tight or not and should I get a fill or not. You have to work the band it is not a solution that you do not have to work. I will tell you that I know nothing about Mexico so make sure you know. Good luck and it is a great tool.

[rachieroo 0]

Thanks for the input. I hope the weather cooperates while you are here. I'm a native, so if you need pointers on what parks to visit, etc. just let me know. As far as the band goes, I understand that I have to work it and not let it work me. I see it as a great tool to assist me in getting my weight under control.

[IllinoisLoser 0]

Thanks so much, my brother in law works for Disney so we will go to the parks at least once while we are there. I told you or at least I think I told you I had some fill taken out of my band. It was at 3cc and I could not eat solid foods for awhile she then took it down to 2.6 now I can eat lots even in the mornings which I could not even drink Water very well until around noon. So I am too lose, my band is the older kind and 4cc is the most it goes up too. So I scheduled to go back for a small fill on Sept 11 maybe to 2.7 or 2.8. I want some restriction but not to tight that I cannot eat. I do not like being hungry all the time and I can see that I am starting to be hungry a lot already and this has only been unfilled since monday afternnoon. Today is Thursday morning. Yikes