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jinoklahoma    4

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No I haven't been fat all my life. Just the past 20 years and I'm 52 now. Why I decided to have lap band? I am stubborn. I know all the right things to do. Eat right and exercise was something I knew exactly how to do. I just didn't want to do it. I was married with two great kids. I got around just fine. Clothes looked "ok" on me. And I was comfortable with my self. But one day I got scared. I thought about how lucky I was to not have any serious health issues. I was 50 and had perfect blood pressure. No diabetic problems. No muscular problems. And I thought one of these days all that is going to change. After all I have a horrible history of all those problems with both parents. So... I decided I needed to get my self in gear and get healthy now before it was too late. I did some research and found out the surgery was covered by my insurance and I decided to bite the bullet. I started this on December 21 and have no regrets thus far. I know I'm doing te right thing for me.

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rosettag    122

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I've been banded since May 10th 2011. I was 59 and, despiite my weight (125kg), quite healthy. My life was on the whole good : a hushand, a son,a job,, a house. But I reali ed that, besides being dissatisfied with my physical

appearance, I didn't want to live and die fat.

So I made my decision , which was not easy because my husband (who is a doctor in medicine) was contrary and sure I would either fail or spoil my health..or both . He was sure that no surgery was required. Only good will.

My band is nos my best friend, a bit noughty and overpowering, but caring and faithful

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FunkyMunkyBrat    205

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I wish I had done it sooner.. I DO have health issues.. I have Fibromyalgia (no big deal) but then 4 years ago now I got Lymes Disease which caused me to have lots of pain n gain wait.. Then on top of that I developed Lyme induced arthritis..hips and back are a mess and even more pain.. I'm crippled up trying to lose weight to maybe help with that plus IF I end up having to have hip replacement I don't want to b 300#s.. So, good for you for thinking ahead!! Good luck in your journey -*hugz*

Munky

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JacquieK    12

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Jamie,

Keep us updated. Sounds like you are on the right track, I'm 52 banded 2011, but didn't work out for me. But wish you all the best!

Blessings,

Jacquie

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goldenwhisper66    12

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No I haven't been fat all my life. Just the past 20 years and I'm 52 now. Why I decided to have lap band? I am stubborn. I know all the right things to do. Eat right and exercise was something I knew exactly how to do. I just didn't want to do it. I was married with two great kids. I got around just fine. Clothes looked "ok" on me. And I was comfortable with my self. But one day I got scared. I thought about how lucky I was to not have any serious health issues. I was 50 and had perfect blood pressure. No diabetic problems. No muscular problems. And I thought one of these days all that is going to change. After all I have a horrible history of all those problems with both parents. So... I decided I needed to get my self in gear and get healthy now before it was too late. I did some research and found out the surgery was covered by my insurance and I decided to bite the bullet. I started this on December 21 and have no regrets thus far. I know I'm doing te right thing for me.

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Reading this. I felt like you were telling my story (life).

Im now waiting for all paperwork to be turned into my insurance. I know my deductable is 250.

Day of surgery I pay 550.

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acbrown    1

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Banded Nov 2012, I exercised daily and attempted to eat right after 3 yrs something went wrong I got an infection and the band had to be loosen, I have gained 78lbs in one year[emoji31] I had surgery on my legs which prevented exercise. This Jan 2017, I am back on track getting a fill on 2/20/17, I hopes this works


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JacquieK    12

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Acbrown
Keeping you in prayer, I've been through what you have, now I have to have band removed! I pray it doesn't come to that for you!

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