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This is a big decision. It's great that you are asking these questions. I'm a long-term lap band patient. Here are 2 articles that may help you. They are part of my 5 year lap band journey. The first is about eating with friends and family -it's an article and video. The second deals with hunger and all my failed attempts at weight loss - I call it Hungry No More. My biggest question was would I be HUNGRY, which is something I struggled with all my life. I hope some of this helps. Let me know if you have any questions.

Congratulations. This is the beginning of a journey. Having lap band surgery was one of the best decisions I ever made. Each practice is different. I would call office and ask about the preop work. - will it all be in one visit, will it be in multiple visits. How long should you expect each appointment to take. Specifically ask to speak with the insurance coordinator and ask what will and will not be covered. Also many practices offer the free seminar before insurance approval so I would specifically confirm that they have received your insurance approval and I would ask if there are any costs that will be out of pocket to you. For more on preparing for lap band surgery you might want to check out these resources on bandedliving.com resources to prepare for lap band surgery I hope this helps.

My lap band mentor and I have been blogging for over a year now ( I was banded in 2006) and found that blogging is a great way to pay it forward and gain motivation and inspiration for my own journey. You can find my blog at gloriasbandedliving.com. Do you have a blog? If you are blogging and interested in getting the word out, leave a post with a link to your blog.

Hi fellow bloggers. My blog is at gloriabandedliving. My mento Sandi is at sandisbandedliving . Please check them out and let us know what you think. We are also going to start a blog list at bandedliving,.com. Let me know if you're interested in having your blog included!

Hi, Welcome. I was lap banded in 2006.. Here is a link to some resources that you may find helpful - recovering from lap band surgery. Let me know if this helps. You may also want to check out and download "The 10 Lessons of Successful Lap Band Patients." The download is only going to be available for a few more days. Let me if this helps!

I was lap banded back in 2006. It was the best decision I ever made for my health. That being said this is not a magic bullet. The lap band is a great tool, but you have to work it. I just publlished a book, available on amazon titled "Is Lap Band Surgery for Me?' You may want to get a copy. It can be great pre-work for your doctor's visit. Here's a link to amazon http://www.amazon.com/Surgery-Step-Step-Lasting-Weight/dp/1604944943/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top. Let me know if it helps.

Happy New Year to you too, from a long-term successful lap band patient. Congrats to you all on this thread for taking control of your health in 2011. If you want to jumpstart your efforts join us and learn about "The Ten Lessons of Successful Lap Band Patients" on Wednesday January 5, 2011. Click here for details and to register for this free call.

Most people have pre op jitters. Have you had an opportunity to attend a support group meeting, or meet others who have lap bands? If you have an opportunity to go to lunch or dinner with someone with a band that might be very helpful. What are you most concerned about?

Is Lap Band Surgery for Me? This is a question that I struggled back in 2006. I found the process of researching lap band surgery so confusing. Throughout my journey I've learned that it is so important to understand how this tool works and what you will need to do to achieve your goals. My lap band mentor and I wrote a book that will take you through a step by step process to help you answer this question for yourself . It''s filled with information and real life experience from people during all different stages of their lap band journies. We're getting great feedback and helping lots of people. You can find our book on amazon at Is Lap Band Surgery for Me? What are your questions?

Hi, great to meet you. I am a long-term lap band patient - banded in 2006. My decision to get this tool was the best decision I every made for my health and my happiness. That being said, it's important to go into this understanding what you will need to do to meet YOUR goals. I've recently written a book with my lap band mentor aimed at helping you answer the question "Is Lap Band Surgery for Me?" We're getting great feedback - it's helping a lot of people like you. You can find a link to order the book in my signature below. Also feel free to PM me.

Do you feel ready. Do you have everything you need on hand to make your recovery as easy as possible?