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Free Lap-Band Giveaway Extended

Dr. Duc Vuong

By Dr. Duc Vuong , in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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Dr. Duc Vuong    44

Dr. Duc Vuong
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Due to an application glitch, I have decided to extend the deadline for my FREE lap-band giveaway until April 1, 2009!

If you are looking into the band, don't go any further until you visit my site, www.MoreFromMyBand.com for details.

If you already have the band, then tell a friend or loved one about my Giveaway.

I am the Real Deal. If you don't believe me, then just ask my friend, Coach Cher Ewing! Or visit my website at www.TexasCitySurgical.com.

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carol4784    0

carol4784
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huh is this for real, my band eroded in 4/08, out 8/08, angry angry woman, self pay.....like throwing $k's out the window.

attorneys won't case, i'm screwed and still fat

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Rhodap    0

Rhodap
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Did you not do any research before having the procedure??? Were you not told that there is a VERY SMALL possibilty that the band might erode??? This was made very clear to me before I had my surgery along with all the other possibilities. If you weren't told then I can understand your attitude, for me however it was made clear from my very first consulation with my doc.

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JrKaiser    0

JrKaiser
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is there any one who knows when the link will work again?

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CaraFisher    0

CaraFisher
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I have wanted the surgery for a couple of years. What do I need to do to apply for the give away?

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Skeeter321    0

Skeeter321
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I have wanted the LAP-BAND® surgery for several years now. I am only 5'3" and weigh 290 pounds. I have degenerating knee disease. osteopenia, and am borderline diabetic. I want to keep on living and I have tried losing weight and I just can't get around and get the exercise I need. I am unemployed and there is no money or insurance to pay for this surgery. Everything hurts. I want to live again. Life is precious. I need this surgery. How do I sign up for the LAP-BAND® giveaway? Thank you so much for what you are doing. This surgery can give someone their life back. Praise God.

Thank you.

Esther White:thumbup:

AKA Skeeter321

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btrieger    21

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I have wanted the surgery for a couple of years. What do I need to do to apply for the give away?

A time machine

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♥Amy♥    5

♥Amy♥
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A time machine

omg! :thumbdown:

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Krystle Lynn    0

Krystle Lynn
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I would kiss the ground someone walked on for the rest of my long, healthy days, if I could get this surgery...My Dr's told me I'm the perfect candidate...My co-borbidities and health issues related to my weight are kicking in at 23. I am desperate for help.

My insurance, BCBS has an exclusion for Bariatrics on the policy my employer selected, so that is never an option for me with this company. I have researched everything...Does anyone have any suggestions?

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btrieger    21

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I would kiss the ground someone walked on for the rest of my long, healthy days, if I could get this surgery...My Dr's told me I'm the perfect candidate...My co-borbidities and health issues related to my weight are kicking in at 23. I am desperate for help.

My insurance, BCBS has an exclusion for Bariatrics on the policy my employer selected, so that is never an option for me with this company. I have researched everything...Does anyone have any suggestions?

At the risk of sounding too much like an elitist; the surgery is not very expensive and there are companies out there that specialize in medical loans.

And it is half-price in Mexico if you want to take that risk. There are plenty of good and bad surgeons there.

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Krystle Lynn    0

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At the risk of sounding too much like an elitist; the surgery is not very expensive and there are companies out there that specialize in medical loans.

And it is half-price in Mexico if you want to take that risk. There are plenty of good and bad surgeons there.

I do understand this, however, for someone like me, being 23 years old and experiencing the health-related issues I am already having, not to mention what's worse - What's to come if I can't get it taken care of - I am desperate for this surgery. I am not willing to take a chance in Mexico, nonetheless. I would not put my life at that great a risk.

As for the "inexpensive" surgery, if you would be interested in paying the $16,000 for me to have it, please feel free. I, on the other hand, could not afford that in many, many moons...no matter how long I saved up. I'm just beginning to feel that ping of "ouch" in my heart, as I hear "No" so many times. I mean, it's hard hearing it over and over again...regarding financing, my insurance won't do it, etc. etc. etc. I am trying to stay strong, but I can't help but get down about this.

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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
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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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        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.

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        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.

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