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I should have put linda 7,000,000 because that's about how many diets i've been on.. As you can tell I'm new to this. The good news is 'm a fast learner. I've got my referal from Tricare and have an appointment on April 7. So as of now..not yet baned, not even approved. HOPEFUL!

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I should have put linda 7,000,000 because that's about how many diets i've been on.. As you can tell I'm new to this. The good news is 'm a fast learner. I've got my referal from Tricare and have an appointment on April 7. So as of now..not yet baned, not even approved. HOPEFUL!

Welcome Linda

LBT is a GREAT site for info & support - Good Luck on your Journey...

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hi! can you help me get a weight loss ticker on. I think I have tried but so far no way. THANKS

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hi! can you help me get a weight loss ticker on. I think I have tried but so far no way. THANKS

Here you go... Click on this link and follow instructions

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f5/ticker-tutorial-pictures-41782/

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Good luck Linda, I hear you, I've been on every diet myself and am newly banded and still can't stop thinking about food, ugh. I seem to be alone from everything I read, this was the cure all for all.

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Good luck Linda, I hear you, I've been on every diet myself and am newly banded and still can't stop thinking about food, ugh. I seem to be alone from everything I read, this was the cure all for all.

I don't know where you got that idea - it's far from the cure all and I think that a lot of us still think about food

I know I do - I miss it big time at times - but I don't indulge - why you might ask? Cuz I feel so much better, I look so much better, I went thru major surgery. I finally had my AHA moment - if you over eat food which is high fat - full of sugar and don't exercise you are going to be fat - there is no way around that.

I now eat healthy and exercise - this is what needs to be done in order to be healthy which equates to being thinner.

They have banded our stomach (portion control) but they have not banded our brains - IMHO most of our problems with food are in our heads and not our tummies.

I can eat dinner - be full and still want to eat more food. So it's still a daily struggle and most likely will be for the rest of my life - it's no diff from any other addiction - it's a life long battle..

I can tell you that it does get a little easier once you have proper restriction but even with that your head is still the thing that is making your food choices.

Good Luck...

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Thanks, that is just what I needed to hear. It is all true, if only I could have had my head banded instead of my stomach!! :cursing:

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Linda

I am tricare and I got my referral... waited for a seminar and from the day I attended the seminar to the day I am being banded was ONE month.... Tricare is great with approving as long as you meet their requirements....

Wishing you good luck.... !!

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Thanks, that is just what I needed to hear. It is all true, if only I could have had my head banded instead of my stomach!! :cursing:

Isn't this the truth! I think maybe if I tie a bandanna really tight on my head it could work..... LOL!

It truely is the head hunger that I know will be my biggest obstical..... I am looking on things I can take up to do that will keep my mind busy....

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Thanks, that is just what I needed to hear. It is all true, if only I could have had my head banded instead of my stomach!! :frown:

I would LOVE to have the patent on that (brain band)- Think of the Million Trillions of dollars we would have..

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Thanks, that is just what I needed to hear. It is all true, if only I could have had my head banded instead of my stomach!! :thumbup:

I hear you, I hear you!

Good luck

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Finished all lab and EKG and x ray, have my phy evel the21th still waiting for nutritionist. The doctor sayes I'll make it but I still don't think I'll be approved..Still hoping, but having it done either way...

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