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Hope all gets better. Will be praying for you.

Congrats you are doing so well with your weight loss. I agree, with you being male the weight is definitely gonna come off faster and others have lost without a fill. Hope I do as well as you, anticipated surgery date is in Feb 2012. Follow your physicians advice and you will be fine. Good luck.

Big congrats keep it up. You are an inspiration.

Mine is 6 mths due to insurance requirements.

I'm scared too, but if I don't lose the weight I am putting my self at risk for heart disease stroke, high cholesterol, etc. But, I do know that I want to live longer and if this tool can help me lose weight to be around to see my kids grow up then I'm all for it. When the time comes I will pray and go from there. The closer it gets it has been getting easier for me. You are not alone we all have fears, just need to figure out how to conquer them. I recently lost a friend who was severely overweight, I don't want this too be me. This is a great site with lots of support available to you, just ask and people here will help and support you. I agree with susan73 research, research, research, then go from there good luck on your decision.

I have to stay >40 so I've been losing 1-2 lbs a mth and my clinic reminds me to not go <40. I will lose the most in my 5-6 mth, since I have only a 12lb window. So currently focusing on exercise and eating right. Good luck.

Keep your head up, you have done great. People always got something to say. They really just need to keep their big*** mouth shut sometimes. Enjoy your weight lost and be happy. Negative people are everywhere, if they can destroy your spirit, they gonna try. Of course you're upset, but just look in the mirror and say BAM, I look damn good and I'm proud of it. Congrats!!!

I'm heading on my 3rd month next week and it has been going very fast. At first I was thinking that it would take forever but I'm moving right along. Before you know it, 6 month will be gone. This has been a learning tool for me also, I have lost only 2 lbs but I'm not gaining. This is my time to learn how to eat because most of the time I starve myself then I'm really hungry, so I will eat without chewin properly. I still have issues, but its getting better I do not want a stuck episode after banding. Also, I'm learning to get my water in and try different protein shakes. All I can say is that I'm preparing for banding. Use this time as prebanding prep time. Remember to research and read some of the post here, I have found them to be very helpful. Good luck to you during your journey.

Good luck today let us know how it went. Hope all goes well.

Why is it that some programs use your starting weight and some use your ending weight? My clinic told me not to lose too much weight or I can be disqualifed by insurance (UHC). I have been reading posts where others said the 6 mths was too see if your committed to losing weight. I have been losing and gaining it back to not go pass my 12 lb window. This is discouraging starting to wonder if I should just call it quits. I'm capable of losing weight have done it before but it always comes back. Now I'm on 3 blood pressure meds. Confused Advice please.

Congrats on weight loss, keep it up. and what is this pouch test? Out of all my research I've never heard of it. Banding in 2012. Whatever will help me lose this weight once banded, I'm interested.

Hi all, Need to know what all needs to be in the letter of medical necessity. I thought that my clinic would do this for me but was told to get it from my PCP. If anyone has a template or sample I would greatly appreciate it if you can send it to my email bunch.pamela@yahoo.com. Also on the history of obesity is it a letter or just your weight through the years? I don't know what that looks like either. Getting frustrated. Thanks

can someone email me a copy also bunch.pamela@yahoo.com thanks

Congrats on the weight loss and keep up the good work. Good luck reaching your 100 lb lost. Hope I'm as successful on my journey. Yeah!!!!