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I am canceling my appointment for the lap-band. I have never been so unsure of something as I am now. I really thought I was ready. It really made me look at myself and my weight loss attempts and I truly have never really tried. Ya, I joined weight watches a couple times and quit after a few weeks. I would lose like 1/4 lbs in a week??? Anyway thats how I found out I have PCOS which causes insulin resistance. I need a diet higher in protien and need to take my meds "Metformin" which I never take. So I whole heartedly need to try a weight loss program and if it fails then there is still the lap band and Then I will feel sucure with my decision. thank you all and I wish you all the best on your journey's

I went to LA wieght loss and think I will join that program and try on my own first. Like I said before, I really never truly tried too lose wieght. Do you guys think that is a good decision? I hope it is. Did you guys try alot of weight loss programs first? looking forward to hearing your thoughts on this. ttys

My cousin and I were close as kids. we talk at family get togethers and thats really about it Anywho, she had the lap band and has lost 70lbs. this summer is a year for her "I think". To be honest I am really getting freaked out and think I am gonna postpone my appt. I just called LA wieghtloss and have an appt there tonight. I have never really, really tried to lose wieght. I always quit within a few weeks. I also have PCOS so it does make wieght loss more difficult "insulin resistance" I got medication in april called Metformin and have not even started it yet. It is supossed to make wieght loss easier for people with insulin resistance if used with diet and excercise. I have really bad habits. I eat out ALOT and I NEVER excercise. I really have to try before I go through this. The new patient meeting they have at tufts to hear of all the options the hospital offers I cant make this month cause I am on vacation and my appt is this month, so I would not get to go to the meeting before begining. I don't know, I was so sure about this and really have been thinking about it for years. Ever since I got an appt I have gone back and forth?? I think, I am gonna have to make these changes with or without the band, so TRY!!! I think if I give it a serious try and I still cant lose wieght then I will be much more at ease with having this done. I hope!!! I do need to lose wieght really bad for my health I have so much going on with my health and losing wieght would be the answer to cure most of it! I guess I am scared to add more problems to my health "if the band was to fail in some way." Also since I am not so sure, I don't want to keep june's appt and loose $500. I believe I had to pay that on my first visit. well thanks again. I will still be coming to the forum to read about other people's journey's with the lap-band. God, I hope I am doing the right thing and not just prolonging being unhealthy!!! best wish to you all

Hi everyone, It's really great to be able to come on this site and read so much good information. I have not been banded yet, I am just starting the process this month. I am from Taunton too. I was wondering are there support groups in the Taunton area for after surgery?? well best wishes to you all on your journey's. :clap2:

thanks so much for all you help. My cousin had Dr Tarnoff too. She loved him. I also live outside of boston and I am not looking forward to the drive in and out for all the initial appointments. I have a question why Tarnoff over shikora, Isen't shikora the chief?? Do they let you choose who does your surgery?? well, thanks again and I wish you the best with your upcoming surgery.

:cocktail: I have not been banded yet, but I can tell you I sure am happy that you can still have a drink if you wanted too after the band. I thought once you were banded that was it. I rarely drink, but the thought that I would lose the freedom to choose to have one if I wanted one was kinda flipping me out. Anywho, I know this is more a cookout or home drink than at the bar, but rasberry crystal light with absolute vodka is yummy!!! :cocktail:

sorry posted this twice on accident:nervous

thanks for your support. It really is very helpful.:girl_hug:

I wish you the best with your surgery:biggrin1: