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Hi everyone!

I have been contemplating WLS for the past 5 years. I have "decided" to go with LB. I have'nt called a surgeon yet, because I was thinking of going to Mexico for the sleeve. But my medicaid will cover the band so I'm going to go for it.

I'm extremely afraid. I've been going back and forth for the past month or two. I keep thinking I can lose the weight on my own. I hear some good things and some horror stories and let it go...until I can't button my pants. I've come to the realization that I do need help and I believe that the LAPBAND is just the tool I need to put this behind me.

Thanks for reading.:scared2:

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I'm getting banded on Sept. 2nd and I think what we're (yep, me too!) feeling is normal. I've been on weight watchers for 3 months and am down 21 pounds. It would be easy to cancel the surgery and think I can do it on my own, but I know I can't sustain a diet long term. I know because I've gotten to this point before and just end up giving up for one reason or another (always gaining more than when the diet started). At the end of the day, I just really know that I need more help....still I go from excited to terrified about every 10 minutes!!

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May I say...get the surgery that you want, once you've researched it? If you really want the sleeve, go for that, wait until your ins will cover, appeal, whatever.

They are both BIG steps requiring big changes. For years my ins would only cover bypass. So I waited. Do I regret it? NO. I still don't want bypass for myself (works for many, but it's not for me) So don't sell yourself short.

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I agree with Restless. I wouldn't settle. I really had my mind made up for exactly what I wanted. I personally did not want any cutting to my stomach involved which is required for the sleeve and obviously bypass. I just did not want any part of that. My own personal choice. I have absolutely no regrets and I am so happy with my choice. Please be sure what you really want so you can say you have no regrets later.

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