10-month anniversary

[AtALoss 0]

Hi All:

I was banded in Mexico by Dr. Rumbaut on September 28th, 2006, so tomorrow will be my 10-month anniversary. I am happy to report that I have lost 110 pounds thus far and am looking forward to losing more. I have had two fills in my 9.75 band and they total 2.5 cc's. For me right now, that seems to be plenty. I have a hard time getting anything down in the morning and sometimes at lunch. When dinner time rolls around, I am ready to eat, but can only do 1/2 cup to 1 cup of food. I stay away from most starches and certain meats, but I try to get in whatever Protein and veggies and fruits that I can. I also do Soups and Protein shakes so I can get the nutrition that I need. I also work out at least four times a week. The band has been a great tool for me, but I have to remind myself daily that it is only a tool. I still have "head" issues with food that I am working on by going to a support group meeting once a month as well as a weekly group therapy session meant for weight loss surgery patients. It has been a long time coming, but I am very, very happy with my decision and at this point in my life, I cannot think of a better way to lose weight for me. It has truly been the answer to all of my prayers my whole life, since that is how long I've been heavy. I wish everyone the best of luck and I wish you all the greatest success and I hope to be on this forum fairly frequently now. I find the best help to be the support one gets from others.

[gacutie02 0]

Congrats on your success with LAPBAND!! I was seriously considering getting the procedure but I inquired with my heal insurance company today Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida and they told me that it's not covered. SO needless to say I'm a little bummed out right about now because I don't have any other means to get it done.

Should be very proud on yourself!!

[BluesByrd 0]

Now that's what I wanna hear...you're an inspiration to us all! Nice work!!

[EricCharbonneau 0]

Congratulations! 110 pounds in 10 months - great results and proof again that the band is a tool that properly used can enable someone to achieve life changing weight loss.

I hope I do as well once I get banded. Down 17 lbs so far on a pre-op diet. Thanks for sharing your achievement and letting us all see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Eric

[cazulay 0]

Congratulations and thanks for sharing your inspiring story! So nice to hear about positive band experiences.

[allwright 0]

Congrats on your successful weight loss. It is inspiring stories like yours that makes it seem a reality for the rest of us. I look forward to the day I can say the same thing. I am well on my way and it is indeed one of the best decisions I ever made...just for me!

[FELICIA17 0]

Go ahead with your bad self!!!!!! 110lbs in 10months:clap2:, now that's what I'm talking about, that is wonderful, keep up the good work.

[munchkincan 0]

Congratulations. What an inspiration to all of us. You are proof that a positive attitude and hard work gets the job done. You must be so proud. I know we are all proud of you. WAY TO GO.

Nancy:whoo::clap2:

[Lorsbander 1]

Wow!!!!!!!! You are awesome!!!!! Thank you for the inspiration!!!!! I will be banded in 2 weeks. I start my liquids tomorrow. It feels funny knowing that I will never eat the way I did tonight ever again! It was my last supper! Thank you for your story, I needed to hear that tonight!

[heyhon63 1]

:whoo:WoW that is so cool!!! That makes me so excited and looking forward. Congrats!

[TracyinKS 7]

AWESOME results! You have definately been working your band!

WOOT!WOOT!

[tjfandri 1]

Congratulations! Thank you for sharing your story! I am 10 days out and so looking forward to writing a similar story in 10 months.

[BigHarleyGuy 0]

WOW thanks for the post, I am being banded next week, and hope I can have similar results a year or so down the road. Congrats and thanks for the positive reinforcement.

Jim

[janie3867 0]

Keep checking with your insurance company. I have BCBS of Alabama and I'm the benefits administrator for my company. Our policy had a "NO WEIGHT LOST SURGERY" clause, but they lifted it in April of 2007. Of course, they didn't "notify" anyone about the change - I just happened to check just in case, I was planning on self-pay regardless, and when they told me they NOW pay for it, but I'd have to wait 6 months and attend a physician monitored diet program before they will consider paying - I thought about going ahead with self pay. After discussing w/ my brother, he gave me some inspiration that I can mentally and physically prepare myself for the lap band for the next 6 months. The time is going SLOWLY, but I only have 5 more visits (you have to go to the program for 7 visits, a total of 6 months from beginning to end). I guess I'm just rambling now - but my point was - keep checking with them! If not, perhaps you can finance it? I don't know your situation but alot of people are financing now - and your life is certainly worth that extra payment per month. I think of it as the money I used to spend on eating out every week!

[gacutie02 0]

Thanks!! I will definately look into other options if my insurance is a no go