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Ok... here goes... Will the Lap Band REALLY work for me??? i have been reading all kinds of post and it seems like there is alot of good and bad i am scheduled to be banded August 26th By Dr. Jose Rodriguez in Tijuana Mexico and am really wanting this to work but will it??? :smile2:

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In the beginning I really thought the same thing. I decided what did I have to lose? It was a huge decision for me to take the first steps and I thank God that I did it! I am 2 and half yrs out and down 88 lbs. Went from a size 14 to a size 2, best thing I ever did for ME! Good luck in your process and I hope you make the right choice for YOURSELF

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Yes it does work. If it will work for you, will be up to you.

The band is a tool. It is not the easy way out. And it will not do the work for you. If you are committed to losing the weight and realize that you do have to follow the rules, it will work.

I was very determined to get healthier, and I followed all the rules and did everything that the Dr said to do. I am amazed at how well it is working.

I could always lost 30 to 40 pounds easily, but I could never keep it off. I would get bored with any diet I was on, and start thinking I could eat normally and be fine. It never worked. Plus I always gained back an extra 10 or 15.

This is a great tool and I wish you luck with your journey.

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Ok... here goes... Will the LAP-BAND® REALLY work for me??? i have been reading all kinds of post and it seems like there is alot of good and bad i am scheduled to be banded August 26th By Dr. Jose Rodriguez in Tijuana Mexico and am really wanting this to work but will it??? :smile2:

I Just got the vsg with Mario Alberto Almanza Reyes in Tijuana mexico, it was only 5,200 including the flight, I lost 50 lbs in 1.5 months, Im sooo happy with the surgery, I just want to thank him everyday and the team too! Dr if you are reading this, thank you, you changed my life, I love you guys! and No it didnt hurt, on the first day it was a little painfull but they gave you something for the pain, after that, it went away and I was ok in 2 days! I highly recommend this beutiful dr who changed my life and my low self esteem!

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Not bad gcruz. You have made a total of 3 posts and 2 of them are on this thread advertising your Dr.

Zenaida I suggest you ignore these posts as this poster may be being paid to promote his/her DR.

As to whether the band will work for you then I am sure it will. Prior to surgery we all have doubts - this is perfectly normal. But so long as you follow your Dr's instructions there is no reason why you too shouldn't be successful.

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Thanks so much all of you who have responded... I have a feeling that this will work for me and yes i know it will all be up to me to follow my doc's advice i dont know what type of band i will be getting i know that there are different kinds sizes and such i asked the doctor and he said he will have to wait and see depends on my anatomy and such... but thanks again to all i cant wait to get my band and start my road of weight loss :bolt:

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