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I had low BMI and got banded but also wish I could have done sleeve

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Yeah band isn't working for me...ugh...all that money

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Band is working. Just got 2nd fill yesterday. Just very slow. But I'm down 22lbs in 2 months.

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Only down 13...always hungry. Next fill is Tuesday. I'm at 4cc. Not giving up

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I'm not giving up. I know it works once u get into green zone. I have several friends who have had great success.

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I'm also at 4cc. I'm hungry too but trying hard

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I have a low bmi too surgery is May 9th very nervous. I have several friends that has the lapband and they are doing great. What all is everyone doing for the liquid diet . I start mine Friday

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I know this was a while back, just curious as to how you all are doing now 6 months in?? How many fills did it take to get in the green zone? Getting my band done in a couple of weeks, also low bmi of 32

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What is the general cost if insurance does not cover ? I have Blue Cross and doubt they will cover me. I am struggling financially but I would like to find a way to have a procedure. I would love to keep 60 pounds off. 70

Pounds would be awesome too. Or even 50. I just want surgery so bad (I've dieted since 4rth grade.. Don't wanna put too much personal info on here until I figure this site out. Also I am logged in via FB lol). But wanted to ask.. I enjoy reading everyone's stories (so far). Only been on this site today.

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      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
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      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

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