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I have had extreme problems with weight loss! It takes FOREVER for me to get the scales to budge. After 3 weeks I normally get discouraged and give up. Is the Lap-Band going to be the right thing for me? I admit I am impatient, but after going to Curves and playing by the rules for an entire month and not seeing the scales move. I don't think I would say patience was the problem. Any thoughts? Or has anyone on here had the same hypothyroid and metabolic syndrome problem and had the Lap Band?

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Hi! I'm in the same boat, only I'm really patient and I still don't lose weight. I haven't had mine done yet, but I'm meeting with the surgeon Monday for my initial consult because I'm tired of starving to lose 3 lbs in 3 months and then gaining it back as soon as I decide to eat one normal meal. I did read that there have been quite a few studies that have shown that Lap Band has cured Metabolic Syndrome :)

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I HAD metabolic syndrome. 4 months post op my bloodwork came back perfect and was removed from all my meds. It just disappeared!! Weight just melted off and all my medical issues 1 by 1 disappeared too. Lap band saved my life and helped me get over that hurdle that syndrome X'ers have. Best tool ever!!

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Hi! I'm in the same boat, only I'm really patient and I still don't lose weight. I haven't had mine done yet, but I'm meeting with the surgeon Monday for my initial consult because I'm tired of starving to lose 3 lbs in 3 months and then gaining it back as soon as I decide to eat one normal meal. I did read that there have been quite a few studies that have shown that Lap Band has cured Metabolic Syndrome :)

That is wonderful news! Thanks so much. I am a self pay so I hope to get my surgery done pretty soon!

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I HAD metabolic syndrome. 4 months post op my bloodwork came back perfect and was removed from all my meds. It just disappeared!! Weight just melted off and all my medical issues 1 by 1 disappeared too. Lap band saved my life and helped me get over that hurdle that syndrome X'ers have. Best tool ever!!

That is wonderful! I'll probably be able to get off my bp meds as well!! How much did you lose? How long did it take? Thank you for responding!!

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That is wonderful! I'll probably be able to get off my bp meds as well!! How much did you lose? How long did it take? Thank you for responding!!

I was banded Oct 2010 with a starting weight 297. By Feb 2011 I think at that time I was about 245-250. I came off my bp meds at the same time along with supplements my Dr had me on for swelling, high homocystine levels and cholesterol. That was 4 months time. I did take Iron supps for a while and was off of those by summer. However, I am 8 months pregnant now and back on Iron but 1/2 of all pregnant women are anemic due to additional blood for the baby so Im not worried at all. Also, I have only gained 12 lbs in 32 weeks so it has been a tremendous help. I truly believe that the band is the only thing that has helped me.

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