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Dotofoz.... I am also booked for my surgery Feb.22 in Toronto @ TLBC. It is not covered and will cost $16k. It is the hardest comittment I have ever had to make, but I know that the results are still dependant on what choices i make (ie excercise and healthy food choices) For me, I am so disapointed that i have allowed myself to let it come to this. I feel like a failure in that i cannot control my eating and the result has caused me to virtually be infertile @320lbs. Even the fertility dr's won't consider treating me, but that still wasn't enough to get me to stop over eating..... At this point, it 's either LB or try to lose enough weight on my own to get approved for IVF, which would cost just as much, if not more, than the band....... My point is, what do you have to lose but weight!!!! That's how i have to look at it. I am slowing allowing myself to feel ok about accepting that i need help, and in my case, hopefully its the band. I sought out this surgery back in 2001,when it was only $10K, but decided not do do it and i don't want to have that kind of regret again..... I also feel more comfortable with the band because its not permanent and if something does go wrong, it can be removed...... Good luck!!! Jill

This thread has been amazing and i thank you all for your input. I am 320lbs today and have been fat for most of my life. I started to gain weight around 10 yr old and have not stopped over eating since then. I am a closet eater and love to be alone with my food, its my comfort. There are many reasons for the "why", but at this stage in my life, i am more interested in the "how" in regards to losing the weight and living my life. I have started looking for a psychologist with specialized training/experience with addictions and behavioural modifications in hopes of extra support after my surgery, Feb.22nd. I feel like i know so many of you. Reading all of these posts, from as far back as 2005 is like reading a diary of my life. Its nice to know that I am not alone!!! Thank you :cry Jill

Hi All, I am scheduled to have my surgery Feb.22nd @ TLBC. I inquired about this procedure in 2001, but have put off the reality of my situation until just recently. I have about 150lbs to lose and I'm counting on this procedure to help me reach my goal, one step at a time. Has anyone had to seek out help for the emotional side of over-eating? I have seen interviews with Carnie Wilson and she was still unable to deal with her emotional bagage, even though she was down 150lbs. She ended up drinking excessively and had to seek therapy for her emotions and alcohol addiction. Any suggestions/thoughts/comments are welcome..... Jill:confused: