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Hi Everyone. I'm going to be banded in Mexico with Dr. Aceves. I've been thinking about this for over a year but decided to try the dieting thing one last time. I can always lose about 10 pounds and then I go no further. It's frustrating and discouraging.

I decided to continue on my research about the lap-band. When I discovered this site, I was convinced. There are so many great posts on here. Any question that I have had is definitely answered by reading this forum.

I have a relatively low BMI (32.1) but nonetheless need to drop about 50-60 pounds and can't seem to do it on my own.

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Hi karma2,

I will be banded on May 17 with Dr. A. Rodriguez in Monterrey, so I'm right behind you! :eekB:

You sound just like me....... I have the same problem with being able to lose a few lbs, then it just stops and I can't keep the motivation . I have to lose at least 150 lbs, BMI 55.6. We need to share notes and keep in contact post-op! Good luck with your journey! :)

Cathy

Hi Everyone. I'm going to be banded in Mexico with Dr. Aceves. I've been thinking about this for over a year but decided to try the dieting thing one last time. I can always lose about 10 pounds and then I go no further. It's frustrating and discouraging.

I decided to continue on my research about the lap-band. When I discovered this site, I was convinced. There are so many great posts on here. Any question that I have had is definitely answered by reading this forum.

I have a relatively low BMI (32.1) but nonetheless need to drop about 50-60 pounds and can't seem to do it on my own.

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Thanks Kate and Cathy. I'm going to post a thread over in the May bandsters today. There is just so much info on this site that I can't keep up. :)

I'm getting nervous but excited. I called my doctor to ask about a preop diet and was told that I didn't have to do one. It must be because my BMI isn't as high as most. I think I posted that it was 32.1 but it's actually 33.1. :eekB: Oops!

Good luck to both of you!

Barb

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