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riabiron    0

riabiron
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Hi everyone! I just found this group and very excited to be a part of it. My initial appointment with my surgeon is in less than 3 hours and all of a sudden I am scared out of my mind. I know I qualify since my BMI is 41% but my insurance will not pay for it - no way, no how. I have money in my healthcare savings account so I can pay and finance what else may be needed. My husband and family are supportive but think that perhaps I should try the physician monitored diet first. I am 36 and weigh 243. I have never been able to lose weight - like ever. I have gone to my doctor who suggested that I wasn't getting enough sleep so I take meds for that. I have been diagnosed with pcos and when I started those meds I did lose weight and then gained it back. I have hit a wall. I just don't know what else to do and I just need HELP. I have 4 kids and need to be around for them. I want to feel confident in my clothing. I want to be sexy for my husband.

sigh. here goes nothing!

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chrissy10    159

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Welcome. Your story sounds similar to mine. I have always had a hard time losing weight and I was finally diagnosed with PCOS. They told me the meds would help me loss weight but I gained. When I went back and asked they said you are probably one of the few that can gain weight with the meds. Nice is what I thought. Then the doctor recommended the lapband and it has changed my life. I started this journey at 249 and this morning I weighed in at 195. Also I know some may not want to hear this but my cycle is normal. The person I am today is not the same person I was 6 months ago. I am just so happy everyday. Good luck to you and whatever journey you take. This site is wonderful and has many helpful friends.

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I was banded in March and my whole life is changing. Welcome to our forum. You'll find lots of great info and support here.

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