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You just need records of what you weighed when you went to the Drs Office. No matter what you do to the Drs for , they ALWAYS weigh you. Thats all you need =)

Personally for me telling everyone isnt even a option. ive told close friends and 2 family members but i really dont want to my weight to be the topic of conversation ALL THE TIME !! The very few people i did already are driving me crazy ! I haven't even had it yet and people are already asking " How much have you lost so far " ? and then they try to give you wrong information about the band like " You know if you eat that your just going to stretch out your stomach " ... sighs .. really ? Its totally something to really think about. Eventually you are going to lose a mess of weight and you might not want it to be the ONLY thing people associate you with . Thats just my 2 cents =)

i agree with Sandworms ! It is noones business because unless the person is also overweight and already thinking about the band , they usually look at you with a smile but they are thinking " Wow they are so lazy . " . Ive learned my lesson telling anyone anything ! ! Lol Oh and when you try to say " It's just a TOOL , its really hard work " the expression on most of their faces get worse !! haha

Thank you everyone for your insight . I really do appreciate the honesty . xo

This guy sounds like a real douch bag ! Dont let people like him rent space in your head ! You are making this descion for YOU and your LIFE !! =)

You are a AWESOME PERSON !!! That is all . xo

Hello and welcome !!! This site is amazing and the people here are really great & helpful !

Thank you Fran , You always make me feel better ! xo

Hello =) I myself have days like that but i have to remind myself why I cant lost weight on my own. I also some days think about all the foods ill miss. But you know what .. i miss my ass more!! I miss being healthy. If I continue on with the weight iam , the bad eating habbits i have , im going to miss out on my sons life and all the people who love me . I dont want to miss anymore of this one life we get anymore. I want to do things like other people . I want to put on a pair or shorts & jeans without any effort . i want to go shopping without getting depressed. i want to FIT on a ride at a amusement park . I want my legs to not rub together when i walk. I want to not worry about if im going to FIT in a both at a restaurant or not. Those are just a few of the things I keep in mind when im having days like you are having. good luck and i hope you do the best thing that is right for YOU ! =)

Hello ! You should defiantly check out North Shore university hospital !! Its a huge surgical team and they are wonderful ! They also accept HIP- medicaid !!! Which is hard to find these days! They are super nice and will work with the insurance company to make sure you get pre-approved! Here's their # 516 482-8657 Good luck !!! Check Yes ! =)

Congrats on the beginning of your new life !!! I cant wait to get on the band- wagon myself !!!! Toddles ~