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The band also takes care of "head hunger" because you can only eat a couple of bites of whatever you're hungry for! I know this sounds crazy because right now a couple of bites is nothing to you, but after being banded it is plenty to solve a craving. I couldn't imagine, either, but you are totally satisfied with just a little bit of food. It is so freeing to say goodbye to dieting!

I was banded 9/14 and have lost 54 pounds. Do it. It's the BEST thing I've ever done for myself, and as a mother of 4 boys, I know it's hard to do things for yourself without guilt! If my insurance had paid for it, I would have NO regrets, but as it was, I am paying (still!), but am SO glad I did it!

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I am also a military wife and had my surgery completed at the Air Force Academy here in the Springs. My husband told me a couple of weeks ago that Tri-Care finally has approved the surgery and fills. I know what you mean about the seat belts, I would not ride anything at Disney World two years ago, I also was at the end of the seatbelt for the airlines and was going to have to ask for an extension. Like you, I do not want to be skinny just healthy and able to live a long and healthy life.

I have no photos also except for the one that my principal made me take for the year book and I am SOOOOOO over weight in the picture. I am now glad to have that photo - it keeps me in check when I am stressed and want to eat just to eat. Lap band has changed my life in such a positive way - I will never go back to the way I was. Hang in there!!! I am here if you need support.

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I eat basicly regular food. I eat my Protein first then vegies, then carbs last. I eat only a small amount therefore, I eat very little carbs. I may only eat carbs once a day if that. Food texture and moisture dictate my diet. Foods like steak, dry beef and chicken give me a problem. So I eat then very slowly. I eat mostly fish and chicken (moist) with some pork and beef. I also eat some cheese and cottage cheese. I find regular sold foods and protien keep me satified longer.

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I had the lap band done last July . I am just not losing very much not even 50 lbs. I am so discouraged my dr. says you must be eating to much but i am not . I throw up alot because food gets stuck. the band is tight and i can deal with the throwing up but want to lose more . I dont get alot of excersise because i need a total need replacement and cant walk much do to severe pain can anyone suggest something to help me :ohmy:

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Have you tried a support group to help you? I would write down all you eat, maybe the calories are to high you are consuming, try eating Protein first, then veggies and if you have to then carbs. I join a support group, it has open my eyes, I now see what I'm eating, amounts, when I turn to food. I now drink over 64 oz of Water daily, it help you feel full. I haven't exercises either but the doctor wants me to and I need to, just don't no why I don't. :cursing:

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Hey there Jaime. I am from south Georgia too (Moultrie). I was banded by Dr. Bagnato in Albany. I was in the same place you are. I can barely scrounge up a before picture. I hope everything works out for you. Keep us updated about your progress and good luck to you.

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