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Hi Zanni, I to do not binge or really overeat but I eat the wrong things. I do not like to exercise either but I know from all that I have read and heard that I will have to. I hear that once I get into it I will actually enjoy to exercise.

This is a large expense and only you can decide what to do. I have been over weight since I was 22 and I am 59 now. I have tried all and have loss but gained back all and more. I have decided that I have to change my lifestyle and not let food dictate me. I didn't have insurance for many years and thought this would not be in the cards for me. Then I was lucky to get this job with ins and I started to look into this. I am so blessed that I can and did get this done. I have only been banded for one month but I feel great. Its hard to believe that I have had this done for I feel so great!

Diane

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Hi all, I'm new and my surgery is scheduled for Nov. 1. My BMI is 52, I currently weigh 317 (all-time high around 336) and I'm 5'6.

I'm so excited about getting this band because for the first time in a very long time, I finally have hope and I truly believe that I can lose this weight and more importantly keep it off for good!

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Hello,

I will undergo surgery on 9/28 and would like to join a support group.

Does anyone know one in the Spring/The Woodlands area?

Thanks,

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Hello,

I will undergo surgery on 9/28 and would like to join a support group.

Does anyone know one in the Spring/The Woodlands area?

I have NO idea where that is. And since I don't, I'm obviously of no help. The closest support group for me is an hour away, so I don't even bother with that. This forum has become my support group. And the convenient thing is, it's as close as my computer and available 24/7.

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Hi Guys,

i haven't posted in a while i'm on a bit of a downer, i'm now 9 weeks post op and not getting my first fill until 28th September. It's the way things work in the UK. I lost any restriction I had about 4 weeks ago and have been using willpower only since then...and what happens with willpower? It eventually fails!!

I got the band to be my willpower for me, to stop me eating when I can't do it....well, I was doing ok until I had to stop going to the gym for 2 weeks as I had Sciatica and my doc told me to rest up. I can start again now but am frightened as that is where I get weighed!! I think I may have gained...it could be all the chocolate and crisps I've been eating!!

Anyway, enough moaning i try to start each day anew but its not working, at least I only have a week until my fill and then I'l get back on track.

Well done to everyone, your doing so well and I hope to be loosing again soon..

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My surgery is scheduled for 10/9. My starting weight was 270 BMI 51. I'm now 263 not sure of BMI and hoping I can lose another few lbs b4 surgery!! Very nervous about that.

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Can anybody tell me how to put a ticker into my page?

Just right click on the ticker and press copy. Go to edit signiture and right click where you want it and press paste.

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Congratulations Lots2Luv

How's the willpower going Indianlight?

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My surgery is scheduled for 10/9. My starting weight was 270 BMI 51. I'm now 263 not sure of BMI and hoping I can lose another few lbs b4 surgery!! Very nervous about that.

Best of luck on your upcoming surgery. You'll do great, and you're doing something great for yourself.

Here's a handy BMI calculator: http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/

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I'm working on losing my 10% weight so I can get a surgery date.

I have scheduled all my many appts for clearances (Need Cardiology, Pulmonology and Psychology) except for Psych since I'm having difficulty finding a therapist which accepts CDPHP :)

I also have an appt with a Gastroenterologist for a consult to have a GRD whatever that test is. And my husband and I are going to go for a sleep study.

So I'm thrilled that I'm on my way.

Since 9/8 I've lost 8 pounds :)

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jeepers, you have a lot of hoops to jump through, lilnena! Much more extensive than my surgeon's requirements, or my insurance company's. But hang tough in dealing with the system, because the band is definitely worth it.

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