Michele Thompso

HI any recommendations in Rochester NY area?

HI, :help: Ok, I'm fat again. I've lost the same 40-60lbs 3 times in my life. I've done Jenny, starvation, bananas and am looking at Weight Watchers. I'm 5'11" and 245. I'm a bulk eater, I just eat huge portions and as soon as I let my gaurd down, I'm back stuffing myself. When I was pregnant I lost weight! I felt fantastic, because I always felt full. Can I get the feeling of fullness from the band? How have people reacted when you told them? How do you explain bizarre small portion eating? I'm in Rochester, NY are there good doctors here? Does insurance really not cover it? Are you ashamed to admit that you got banded and aren't able to do it on your own? How did you come to decide to actually do it? It's too depressing to think I'm going to work every second of everyday fighting it, and then gain it all again and more in 5 years. Any insight you can give me I would really appreciate, I just don't know if I can do a surgery. Thanks.

I'm near Rochester and am looking for a dr know of any here?

I'm near Rochester and am looking for someone near here?

I don't sorry. But thanks for the info I'll check there.

Just wanted to thank all of you for answering my questions. Right now, when I am seriously thinking about this, I'm losing weight by not over eating. So studying is good help! I do need to call the insurance company and see where I stand. It seems like a fantastic tool that helps put you in control of what you eat. That is my biggest problem, I can't get the feeling of fullness untill I'm beyond gorging. Thanks again and I'll keep reading and listening to you all! Michele:)

Thanks, yes I am realising I'm not fat enough (my word!) But I have some health issues. I've had back pain for over 2 years and had surgery last year, to no avail. I have disc degeneration in 1/3 of my spine. I have sleep apnea. My bp and insulin are good, but not being able to bend, move or sleep with the pain is probably the best leverage. Some say 80lbs over ideal qualifies. I've also had pregnancy issues related to weight. I will have to study my blue choice plus policy. Thanks for the post.

has anyone ever had lap band from rochester general Daniel E. Galvin ?

thank you for the post. It's good to know all of the issues that can arise and the outcomes. I appreciate your very nice and honest answers. I do realise it isn't easy and I guess it's more my feeling of failure (and my belief that other people will see it this way) that I am unable to control the overeating. It's like I'm sleep walking, I keep asking, why am I eating this, I've eaten plenty, but even then, when I'm conscious of it, I can't stop. This is the "not being able to do it on my own" that I'm referring to. Thanks again.

I noticed in your profile it says you were banded 10/06? Is it really 05?