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~Jules~

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    So Unhappy...

    MsButtercup, Hang in there. Get a little bit of an unfill. You have worked too hard to give up. I know it must be hard, but you have a ton of support here on this site. Keep us posted as to what you decide. We do care!!
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    New Here!

    carmillejoanita, Are you there? How did the seminar go? Did it answer a lot of your questions?
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    Lap Band Fills / Adjustment Info

    Is it recommended to get the flouro every time? I think I would want it just to make sure they don't poke a hole in the tube. What does everyone think?
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    New Here!

    carmillejoanita, I am so excited I can't stand it. I am so ready for this. My insurance has an exclusion clause, so I am not covered. That is why I am going to Mexico. I did a lot of research and finally chose a doctor. I live in Texas, so this location will be good for me. I am walking out the door right now. I will send you a message when I get home.
  5. Don't beat yourself up about it. We are all human. Just do the best you can and hang in there. It is not easy, but we can do it. :-)
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    New Here!

    carmillejoanita, I am 5'11" and 260, so I am pretty close to you and your goals. I have told very few people because so many of my family and aquaintences think you can just cut back and exercise and lose all the weight you want. Of course that is just sssssssooooooo easy. That is why America is so fat. Because it is easy, right?! Whatever. My sister is going with me to get banded on 10/26. She thinks I should tell my parents. I am 41, not 21. I don't think I have to tell anyone that I don't want to. She thinks they will be hurt if they ever find out and I didn't tell them. If that happens, I will deal with that then. I don't want to have to defend my decision nor listen to them try to talk me out of it. Your insurance very well may cover the surgery. Many require 35 BMI with "issues" and you fall into that because of your blood pressure. If they don't cover it, let me know and I will share the info that I have learned in my hours upon hours of research. Unfortunately my insurance coverage has an exclusion clause against weightloss surgery. Due to this, I am going to Mexico for the surgery. I have done a lot of research and personally know someone that went to the doctor that I chose. He is a great doctor and has made a lot of people happy. Anyway, sorry for the book, but just know you are not alone.
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    Hey PRE Banders 2

    I will be banded on 10/26. I am so excited, I can't stand it. Just knowing that it is coming keeps me perked up. I am so tired of being overweight and I know this is the tool that I need to help me get my weight off of me. I wish I could do it sooner, but couldn't get it worked out. I completely understand how you feel. Hang in there. It will be here before we know it.
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    October 2006 Bandsters!

    Joy Joy, Hang in there. It does get better. The first couple of days was the hardest for me. I am on day number 4 right now. I think it is going to be the longest two weeks of my life. lol Maybe not, but it sure seems like it. Good Luck to you!!
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    October 2006 Bandsters!

    You can get the bullet things at department stores like Kohls. Or they have a bunch of them on eBay. I don't have one yet, but that is what I have read on another chat board.
  10. I just got some delivered today that I bought on Amazon. Can you believe it? I thought Amazon only sold books. I actually bought the vanilla and the plain. I guess I will try them tomorrow. I will be sure to try the koolaid smoothie. Soon to be banded!!!!!! 10/26
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    October 2006 Bandsters!

    October 26th is my big day. I can't wait!!!! I have not told very many people about the surgery. I have a 15 year old that doesn't need to know for several reasons. He probably won't keep his mouth shut because he won't think it is a big deal. Plus, I don't want him knowing that I am keeping a secret. I have family that just thinks you can push away from the table and it is all fine. Whatever. Some people just don't understand what it is like to be overweight and unhappy. I am going to be so much happier. I am so excited. It is going to be a whole new world. My self esteem especially. I love reading these posts. (I read much more than I post.)
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    Hey PRE-Banders...!

    I am looking forward to wearing a tank top. I don't wear anything without sleeves right now. I am too self conscious of my fat arms. It is probably silly, but a big deal for me. I also can't wait to get a Harley. I won't get it until I lose the weight. I don't want to be a hog on a hog.
  13. I need some advice. I plan to be banded this month. I should find out today (hopefully) the actual date. I am going to Mexico and my sister is going with me. I don't want my family to know. I have family that doesn't understand weight issues. We are all big, but they think I should just go on a diet. My problem is what do I tell them when they find out we are going somewhere? We live close by, so it isn't like they won't know we are gone. We often get together and play cards, etc. I don't want to hear what they have to say about me having the surgery, and I REALLY don't want to hear what they say about going to Mexico. I am not going to defend my actions. I am smart enough to have done research and am confident in the doctor that I chose. Thank you for any advice you all have. Julie:faint:

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