amberakamom
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Why couldn't YOU lose weight without the lap band?
amberakamom posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Just looking for some insight. I am so skeptical about getting banded. I HATE being indecisive about something! -
Why couldn't YOU lose weight without the lap band?
amberakamom replied to amberakamom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You guys have made me feel so much better about my decision. Thank you! -
Why couldn't YOU lose weight without the lap band?
amberakamom replied to amberakamom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Very helpful you guys! Thank you! -
Why couldn't YOU lose weight without the lap band?
amberakamom replied to amberakamom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Oooo that's a good point. Look at it more as a tool for maintaining! I lost 65 pounds a few years ago, then quit smoking and gained it all back. UGH -
The Keys to Becoming a Successful Bandster!
amberakamom replied to rkwilliams1013's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you Betsy! That's a great explanation! -
The Keys to Becoming a Successful Bandster!
amberakamom replied to rkwilliams1013's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm a newbie so excuse my ignorance. But if that is the case, then why get the band? If I could make the right food choices and exercise, and eat the right amounts then I would have done it by now. You know what I mean? I was kind of hoping the band would force me to do so. -
Thanks so much for responding!
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How many of you did a week of liquid diet B4 your surgery??!
amberakamom replied to Stephanie MG's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
What is the reason for the liquid diet anyway? -
What do you think of Vertical Banded Gastroplasty?
amberakamom posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I don't think my insurance is going to cover the Lap Band. :cry The do cover VBG though. I guess it would be much better than GNY, but I really want a lap band! BOOHOO I'm just starting to research VBG, what have you heard about it? -
and successful with the lap band?
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Anyone with an underactive thyroid
amberakamom replied to amberakamom's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Thanks! -
I got fat one way, and stayed this way for another. I gained 100 pounds in less than 2 years. Came to find out I had an underactive thyroid. Figured if I was going to be fat anyway I might as well eat. I also gained another 30 pounds in 2 months from the depo shot. Pigging out, and 3 kids later, I still have all 130 of it plus an extra 25. Before-120 After-275 5'7"
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I am 5'7". I don't have a goal weight yet but 175 would put me at 100 lost, so we'll go with that.
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Is TriCare standard better???
amberakamom replied to DaDrillSgtsWife's topic in Insurance & Financing
:cry Sorry I didn't realize the link was for champva. I'm going to be so sad if they won't cover lap band!!! I don't go see my doctor until July 24th. -
How Often Do You PB
amberakamom replied to fabfatgrl's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Sorry for the dumb question, but what is PB? I can't figure it out. lol -
Hello from Missouri
amberakamom replied to DaDrillSgtsWife's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I think they do cover it. http://www.va.gov/hac/forbeneficiaries/champva/policymanual/cvapmchap2/1c2s29.15.pdf -
Is TriCare standard better???
amberakamom replied to DaDrillSgtsWife's topic in Insurance & Financing
I thought tricare did cover it? Here is where I got my info. http://www.va.gov/hac/forbeneficiaries/champva/policymanual/cvapmchap2/1c2s29.15.pdf