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By ciconetti, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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ellisfan    0

ellisfan
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They did have all the groups (days and times) listed on their website. I know the one I have gone to is for those that have been banded as well as those thinking about it or waiting to have it done. Seems to be a well rounded group--no pun intended! LOL...... If you like that kind of thing, I would suggest coming. For me it helps me stay motivated even though I have a strong support network at home and at work. Good luck on your appointment Monday. I KNOW how exciting it is to be going and getting the ball rolling........

I will look it up! When were you banded and how is it going? :huh2:

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Good4me1313    54

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:thumbup: I was banded February 5, 2009. I am doing GREAT!! I feel great and I have so much more energy. I am very happy with my decision to have the surgery, no regrets what-so-ever (except I wish I had done it sooner). I am very pleased with the weight loss so far, I walk and/or do my Wii fit every day. WOW!! What a difference just a few weeks can make. Have you had a chance to look the meetings up yet on the web site? Ann

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ellisfan    0

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:tongue_smilie: I was banded February 5, 2009. I am doing GREAT!! I feel great and I have so much more energy. I am very happy with my decision to have the surgery, no regrets what-so-ever (except I wish I had done it sooner). I am very pleased with the weight loss so far, I walk and/or do my Wii fit every day. WOW!! What a difference just a few weeks can make. Have you had a chance to look the meetings up yet on the web site? Ann

I signed up for the website but have not been approved. maybe after my first appointment on Monday.

I was thinking of getting a WII to have the WII Fit. I have heard such good things about it!!

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Tory09    1

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How are you all doing? I havent seen any more posts since March on here. I have my first meeting for my evaluation this week. Wish me luck! What tests did you all have to have done besides the psych eval and nutritionist part before they submitted to insurance for approval?

I am so scared but ready to do this. Scared of the approval process! I am 40 bmi with no comorbidities really...

Take care,

Tory~:(

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Good4me1313    54

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Hey there Tory! Welcome to the journey of a lifetime!! Yes, I totally understand about being scared, it's a BIG decision, mental as well as physical....but soooo worth it all. :) In addition to the two tests you mentioned, I had to have a stress test and sonogram of my heart (not had any problems with my heart, guess they were just concerned). Anyway, passed all those with flying colors and have not looked back. I continue to exercise most EVERY day. Hardley ever do the same thing two days in a row just so I don't get bored. I still find that I have a problem with "portion distortion", I really have to monitor myself with that one. I wish you luck with the approval process....but, you will be fine! Best wishes, Ann :(

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