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I have a low bmi of 28.8 (195 lbs, 5ft 9in). I am self-pay and would like to get the lapband. I do not have any health concerns. I had a baby 6 months ago (my 4th!), and I really want to lose the 50 lbs that I have gained over the last 3 years having babies! How should I go about finding a reputable doctor in the US who will do the surgery for me? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

It's now been a little over 6 months since I got my band, and I am so happy with it! My goal was to lose 50 pounds, and I am happy to report that I have already lost 38 of those pounds! I only have 12 pounds to go! I am confident that I will reach my goal before the end of the year! Starting size: 12/14 (USA) Current size: 6/8 (USA) Goal: 4 (USA)

I suggest that you get the bodybugg. It's available on the internet or at 24 hr fitness, and it helps you by forcing you to log everything that you eat and it calculates the number of calories that you've taken in and burned for the day. I have one, and it's really be a great tool to help in addition to my lapband. Good luck and stay determined!

I was able to get my lapband surgery on March 30, 2008 despite having a low bmw (around 29). I got my surgery in Houston, Texas. I considered Mexico, but really wanted to stay in the US. I was self-pay. I am so pleased with my lapband! At times it's difficult, and I've had to force myself to throw up when I ate something that I wasn't supposed to (like donuts), but I need that type of restriction. It forces me to have a good diet that pretty much excludes bread, potatos, rice, beef, fried foods, and other foods across the board. I primarily eat a diet that is full of fish and other seafood and fresh fruits and vegtables. I have already lost 25 of the 50 pounds that I want to lose. I now have a BMI of 26. At this rate, I should reach my goal weight within 7 months of having the surgery, and then it's on to my tummy tuck! I also know that I can keep these 50 pounds off forever, unlike with other diets.

I had a BMI of 30 and Dr. Spivak in Houston did my surgery on March 30, 2008. I have already lost 18 pounds. I highly recommend Dr. Spivak!

I was banded a little over a month ago--on March 30, 2008--and I've been amazed by my rapid weight loss. My BMI is now down to 27. For the last two weeks I've also begun to workout 5x each week, and it's really helping. I encourage anyone who hits a wall to try adding/increasing exercise! Banded on 3/30/08 by Dr. Spivak Surgery/Current/Goal 202/184/142 Height: 5ft 9 in

I was banded on March 28 and I've lost 15 pounds with a goal to lose a total of 60 pounds, so I'm 1/4 of the way in less than a month! start/current/goal 202/187/142

Thanks for your encouragement. I started out with a BMI of 31. It's been 2 weeks since my surgery and I've already lost 12 pounds! I am so excited, but worried that I will slow down soon. My first fill is still 2 weeks away, but I'm definitely eating less than 1000 calories a day. Sometimes I eat only 500 calories because I'm still on mushies.

I had a BMI of 31 with no health problems and I had my surgery done in Houston. I was self-pay and it cost $12,500, but well worth it! My goal is to get to a BMI of 20 and I'm well on my way!

How much weight on average is lost after the first month?

I was banded on 3/28/08 and I've lost 12 pounds so far. That's 12 pounds in 12 days! I am now 48 pounds from my goal of losing a total of 60 pounds. Banded 3/28/08: 202 lbs. On 4/9/08: 190 lbs. Goal: 142 lbs.

I was banded on 3/28/08, and my doctor didn't require any pre-op dieting. I have now lost 12 pounds since 3/28 (12 days). I have 48 pounds to go to reach my goal of a 60 pound weight loss. Is this quick initial weight loss expected? I have not eaten much--some days no more that 300 or 400 calories. I know that I can't maintain that.

I have a bmw of 28.8 (195lbs 5ft 9in). I am interested in getting the lapband. How did you find a doctor willing to give you the band? I have no health complications. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! I have a 6 month old baby (my 4th!), and I am really anxious to lose the 50 lbs that I have packed on over the last 3 years having babies!

I have a BMI of 28.8 (195 lbs, 5ft 9in) and I had a baby 6 months ago. I do not have a long history of being overweight. I have gained and kept on weight in the last 3 yrs from having 4 children. Is there any doctor in the Houston area that would perform the lapband for me? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!