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I don't know for certain, but it seems like this is a normal reaction. Although I've not started pigging out, when I do eat, I can't help but think..."better enjoy this now cause in a month and half you won't be able to touch this stuff". But I've wondered if I'll start pigging out. But the thought of having to lose that much more weight is enough to deter me. The sheer excitement of the thought of having the surgery and actually feeling full with so little is enough motivation. Don't get me wrong...I LOVE food. I'm not an emotional or binge eater...I just love the taste and can't even fathom leaving over half of a meal on my plate! Just think of the benefits of the surgery and don't let the junk food rule you. Use these next few weeks to mentally prepare yourself, cause if you can start now it will only be that much easier once the band is in. Although you'll be post op by then...my pre-op liquid diet is set to begin Dec. 24th. Just think, knowing you can technically still eat a lot on one of the biggest food holidays and not doing it! Oh my. I'm already preparing myself. In a way I just look at it as if I can get through that, that's an excellent start to this journey and I can prove to myself it's just food. I'll be ok without it. Best of luck to you!

My insurance is considering paying for it. But I have craptastic student insurance. They originally denied it but I've written numerous letters (from myself and ones that my doctors signed) and sent them medical records and called a couple of times a week. They are now reviewing it. ha. The surgeon is also sending a letter of medical necessisity. I'm hoping they will come through at the last minute. I just scheduled surgery for Jan. 7th and plan to continue to call them as often as possible. If denied, I'm prepared to pay out of pocket. Going to school up here is so expensive, I'm just looking at it like another semester of school! I was told the total cost would be $24,000 which includes your first year of care afterwards. Seems a lot higher than what everyone else is paying. But then, everything seems more expensive here anyway.

Lovely meeting you! Congrats on your son! It's wonderful hearing from people that have gone through the surgery and get their first hand accounts. I have read around that the lap-band is successful in PCOS patients, but it's reassuring to hear it from real people and not just some study. I look forward to my periods being regular and not having to take provera to jump start them! I won't know what to do with myself. Good Luck to you as well! Looks like you are off to fabulous start!