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Thanks Rachel!!!

So what happens if you have your surgery and then at some point later on you move away from where you had surgery. Does this mean you have to only have adjustments and fills done by the surgeon and his staff that did your surgery. Or is it okay to find others If you relocate. Thanks for reading and your response. <3

I am looking into CMC.. i am reading the process takes a year? How come? So you had a good experience through CMC?

Hello. So I recently went for a consult in boston for Lap Band & it wasnt the best experience.. i have been doing alot of research and emotionally and mentally preparing myself with this. So today was kind of a bummer day for me. The reason i automatically went to boston was because i had been given names from family that only recommended this particular hospital. Anyways, needless to say I have not done a whole lot of research on the program at CMC in Manchester. I am waiting for a call back to attend the information session they offer. Can anyone give me any insight on what they offer.. the website the process takes a year -- what exactly makes it take that long? Thanks for any input!

Gregg, While I understand what your saying and agree... I never looked at lap banned as anything but a tool. I realize that if or if i do not have this surgery my life has to change dramatically. I have just come to a point in my life were i have exhausted alot of my options and feel the emotional and phsyical burden of "getting no where". As far as your commen on "paying your due's".. Im curious how you come up with that when most people who are educating themselves and looking into Lap Band or any other bariatric surgery... why do you assume they havent "payed their due's" and been through a tough road of emotional and phsyical let down. I realize some people may assume this is a quick fix.. but i am not one of those. SO your right, i dont need to be lectured as far as my purpose for the band or how the band will change my life. I am aware. And i am sure you were in my shoes at some point. I wish you could only remember what it feels like to be here. Were I am. In my moment of worry and concern. Everyone who at least gets consulted and goes through informaiton sessions and meetings has had this feeling of helplessness and most have exhausted their options. I wish your comments weren't so judgemental. THanks for reading though.

I am going June 16th for my consult with the surgeon. I realize ill have to wait after that to find out if im approved...but oh boy. I am anxious. THats alot of time to wonder and worry and wonder and worry . I feel so gross about myself right now. and I dont want to gain any weight nor lose too much. So maintaining is where i am right now until i see the surgeon.. And i just am so ready to really get ahold of this weight issue of mine.. UGH. Can you tell.. Im having one of those --- i feel, look, horriable days . In a funk. Thanks for reading.

thanks for your responses. Im going to try and maintain. Im having an "off" week and feeling so gross about myself.. and stuck. but with time it will get better.. this is much easier to type then accept or believe

Hello. So I have made the decision that I want LapBand. I have been to the information session, recieved referrals from my doctors and I am currently waiting for my June consult appt. I am questioning..my current weight -- should i just maintain my weight or continue to try to lose weight, im thinking i def should not gain any more weight. Any thoughts or ideas you have to offer would be great. What did you do when you were waiting for your consult?

Hello. My name is Nicole. Lap band has been something that has been a "pondering" thought for a few years now. Actually when i first was asked years ago if i ever thought about it.. my first reaction was "im not a candiate, why would you think id be a candiate?" Now years later.. still struggling with my weight for over a decade, up and down yo-yoing.. countless ruling outs like sleep apnea, allergies, thyroid issues, other hormone issues, too many food logs and counting of calories.. im here. And Im happy to be here mind you. Ive been doing alot of reading and watching of actual surgeries online. And recieving information and support from close support systems i know who have gone through the surgery... I have made the educated decision that this is somehting i want. Right now I am currently.. awating my consult appointment. I have been given the thumbs up and referral by my pcp, ive been to an information session, and was referred to a surgeon that is well known and trusted. So im still keeping life organized with who i have called, appts ive gone too, insurance stuff, and referals. Im nervous and excited about what June 16th's consult will bring me.. Once hearing the views of the surgeon -- i realize what he says will change my life forever. Whether he approves me to be a candiate or not. Ive thought of both senarious alot.. and i keep playing them in my head. I only hope to be prepared. So this is my "Into" and i look forward to reading about your adventurees and tips and support. Thanks for reading! <3

Hello. My name is Nicole. Lap band has been something that has been a "pondering" thought for a few years now. Actually when i first was asked years ago if i ever thought about it.. my first reaction was "im not a candiate, why would you think id be a candiate?" Now years later.. still struggling with my weight for over a decade, up and down yo-yoing.. countless ruling outs like sleep apnea, allergies, thyroid issues, other hormone issues, too many food logs and counting of calories.. im here. And Im happy to be here mind you. Ive been doing alot of reading and watching of actual surgeries online. And recieving information and support from close support systems i know who have gone through the surgery... I have made the educated decision that this is somehting i want. Right now I am currently.. awating my consilt appointment. I have been given the thumbs up and referral by my pcp, ive been to an information session, and was referred to a surgeon that is well known and trusted. So im still keeping life organized with who i have called, appts ive gone too, insurance stuff, and referals. Im nervous and excited about what June 16th's consult will bring me.. Once hearing the views of the surgeon -- i realize what he says will change my life forever. Whether he approves me to be a candiate or not. Ive thought of both senarious alot.. and i keep playing them in my head. I only hope to be prepared. So this is my "Into" and i look forward to reading about your adventurees and tips and support. Thanks for reading! <3