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I did not have any problems:thumbup:

Sick from weight loss Now that I have you reading let me tell you what is going on. I am not sick because of the weight loss; the weight loss has released toxic chemicals from my fat. In my life I have been exposed to some bad chemicals. After the Lap-Band I began to loose weight and felt great. After about 70 pounds of weight loss I got very sick. I have not had my band filled as planed to keep up my weight loss. I am regaining my health and letting my body recover. I have increased my food intake and feel a lot better. Having said all of that I will get another fill in the future (soon I hope). I am very glad I was able to get the band. The band could have been unfilled if needed. I did not get it unfilled; I took in more food. I have learned that I need to go slow in my weight loss or risk getting very sick. What I can say to others is that a slow weight loss my be disappointing, but it may be much better for your health. I knew that I had exposure to some bad chemicals. I chose to forget about the effects on my future health. As I started to loose weight I did not understand the effects of the chemicals that were being released from my shrinking fat. It is much better to be able to have the band that can be adjusted. I feel that had I not been able to take in more food and recover that my health would be worse. Now I say "get the band and take it slow"

Cal, is your gut hungry or are you fighting "head hunger"

I am happy for you. My local doctors were/are unable to compete by price. The local care stinks, and they do not have a good past. It a long way to go to Mexico, but I was able to get great care while I could still take a breath.

I read another post that had an idea. Have your doctor repair a herina and pay for the lab band self pay. The insurance pays for the large portion of the two opperation. I am told that 80% of overweight people have a herina.

Hey, that a great idea. Have the insurance pay for the Hernia repair and piggy back the lap band at self pay. This need to be looked at!

Best of Luck to you. My family was dead set about Mexico. Mexico = No Good. I suffered and kept my mouth shut, till I saved the money. After meeting others that had gone to Mexico they eased up a little. After my banding in Mexico they support going south.

The band is not a failure, do not let the Head Hunger be in control. Get help.

It took 3 years, but worth the effort.

Funny, I had to go back and look for the feet and socks. I guess that makes me a ?

Wow I am glad I went to Mexico