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I was told I had to loose during my medically suprevised diet. Specifically 10% or my insurance would not pay for it. Check into your plan a little more and be sure you don't have to also. I thing it really sucks, but I am determined to do it. Susan

Has anyone on the forum had LBS by Dr. Woodman in Memphis? I have a consultation on Thursday and was wondering if anyone here could help me out as far as knowing about the doctor. He has a good reputation but I would like to talk to someone that has had surgery by him. Beginning to get a little nervous..... Thanks, Susan

Mamaz2ndbaby, My consultation is next Thursday OMG it's only a week away. I am almost certain (99% before seeing the doctor) that I will have the band done if the insurance approves it. The honeymoon is over, I know about erosions, and slippages p'bings, etc but I do think that this if for me. FOR ME the RNY is too permanant and I worry about malnutrition from the malabsorption of an RNY, and there are more complications. The lap-band is reversible although I hope everything goes well and does not need to be taken out. I can not for the life of me imagine why being a black woman vs a white woman would make a difference. Since you have 3 months before they will submit to your insurance can I make a suggestion? I bought the book "Lap-Band for Life" by Dr. Ortiz and a couple of others from Amazon. The other 2 haven't been delivered yet and I forget what they were. All I remember is that one of them is humorous in nature and very expensive. I am also thinking about getting the 2 books by Carnie Wilson. She had the RNY and has had problems with her weight afterwards. She had a baby afterwards, which explains some of her weight gain, but she ended up on VH1's Celebrity Fit Club. I can't imagine losing most of my stomach and still having a weight problem. Of course we tend to focus on the apperance aspect of it and not the fat brain that we have. Another good book is "Body Clutter" by Leanne Ely and Marla Cilly available at amazon.com and flylady.net. They help to deal with the fat brain. My opinion is you know you have 3 month before they submit to insurance. Use that time wisely and make the best decision for you. What is right for me may not be right for you. Good luck, Susan

go to www.obesitycontrolcenter.com and check out their forum.

I'm not banded yet, but if you consistently want to splurge at 3 it is probably due to a blood sugar drop. What works for me, and I must admit that I am non-consistent is I have something at 2-2:30 depending on what time I eat lunch. A yogurt, a smoothie, 3 of a six pack of Peanut Butter crackers, things like that before I have a chance to get hungry. I drive all day, so if I don't plan ahead there is always a convenience store or a drive through. If I don't, I find myself eating 1 or 2 candy bars, having too big a supper (whopper w/cheese, fries, king sized) and then wanting a snack before bed! Then being so full you can't sleep. Please just trust me on this one and find something satisfying that you like that you can eat before you get hungry. I have to admit it is hard to eat even a small amount when you don't want anything. But I am learning. Hope this helps. Susan

Hi everybody. I have not been banded yet, my consultation is in Memphis next week:clap2: and I am really looking forward to it. I want to have my surgery as soon as I can. I just wanted to say hi to everyone:biggrin1: .