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04-09-2008, 04:27 PM
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#1 | | Registered User Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2008 Age: 51
Posts: 10
City: Ladysmith State: Virginia | Thinking of getting a band
I really enjoy reading this site i am on the fence wether i want to get this done or not . I really appreciate all of your honesty i am 5' 2" 215 needing to lose 75lbs . I am a chronic YO-YO dieter. I also have med issues that make me a good candidate i also have Aetna Ins . Any other advice would be great for this fence sitter .
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04-10-2008, 01:45 PM
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#2 | | happy moderator @ goal!
Join Date: Dec 2006 Age: 55
Posts: 4,175
State: Oregon |
You are wanting to lose about the same amount of weight that I needed to lose. I am very happy with the band. I didn't lose every single week like some people, but I never thought I would ever be a size 12 again.
There is an over 50's thread and we are all very supportive of each other.
You could introduce yourself there too and everyone will be glad to share their experiences.
__________________ 20 lbs lost on Atkins before banding. 75 lbs lost after for a total of 95 lbs. banded 12-29-06 by Dr. Steven Tersigni Coos Bay ,OR
goal in just under 16 months.
Definition of insanity: doing the same things over and over and expecting different results!
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04-10-2008, 01:47 PM
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#3 | | Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2008 Age: 41
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State: il |
i read a lot of posts in this group, i read the good, the bad, and the ugly. I think that was important in making a decission...
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surgery date 6/27/08
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04-10-2008, 01:49 PM
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#4 | | Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2008 Age: 43
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just do it its the best thing i have ever done should have done it years ago
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04-10-2008, 02:26 PM
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#5 | | Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2008 Age: 40
Posts: 8
City: Forrest City State: Ar | just waiting
Hi, I am also new to this site, actually the very first blog/forum I have ever responded to. I love this site and read it every day. I am waiting for the April 29th seminar before I can proceed with the band, I have found out that bcbs federal pays better than most insurance, and I do meet their qualifications, I am 5 ft tall and weigh 205 pds with high blood pressure. So hopefully by June I will be in "bandland" Has anyone else had bcbs federal insurance and gotten the band, leave me some details and info if you have. thanks, robyn
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04-10-2008, 06:43 PM
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#6 | | happy moderator @ goal!
Join Date: Dec 2006 Age: 55
Posts: 4,175
State: Oregon | Quote:
Originally Posted by 3m'smom  Hi, I am also new to this site, actually the very first blog/forum I have ever responded to. I love this site and read it every day. I am waiting for the April 29th seminar before I can proceed with the band, I have found out that bcbs federal pays better than most insurance, and I do meet their qualifications, I am 5 ft tall and weigh 205 pds with high blood pressure. So hopefully by June I will be in "bandland" Has anyone else had bcbs federal insurance and gotten the band, leave me some details and info if you have. thanks, robyn | You should make a post in the section for insuance questions, and start
your own thread in introdutions. More people will respond to you if you have your own thread.
__________________ 20 lbs lost on Atkins before banding. 75 lbs lost after for a total of 95 lbs. banded 12-29-06 by Dr. Steven Tersigni Coos Bay ,OR
goal in just under 16 months.
Definition of insanity: doing the same things over and over and expecting different results!
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04-10-2008, 07:07 PM
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#7 | | Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 32
City: Kitchener Ontario |
I have my first surgical consult on April 16th with the surgeon for Lap Band, I have read the message on this forum and the OCC forum and although it's not easy, but neither is any diet...but so worth it for extensive weight loss. I have been researching and reading everything insight and I am sure this is what I want. I have been over 200 lbs for quite awhile and have dieted all my life, so I need more than Weight Watchers, I need a life style change. I also bought a great book "Lap Band for Life". You can find it on Amazon.com...it's amazing and contains everything you would ever need to know or want to know. Best of luck with your decision. If you have any questions, just ask! Cathy
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Starting Weight: 285 lbs March 27, 2008
Current Weight: 278 lbs Today
Goal Weight: 130 lbs
First Consultation: April 16, 2008 (Moved up a week!!!)
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04-11-2008, 01:28 AM
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#8 | | happy moderator @ goal!
Join Date: Dec 2006 Age: 55
Posts: 4,175
State: Oregon |
What does that book cover that is not covered here at Lap Band Talk?
I am just curious.
__________________ 20 lbs lost on Atkins before banding. 75 lbs lost after for a total of 95 lbs. banded 12-29-06 by Dr. Steven Tersigni Coos Bay ,OR
goal in just under 16 months.
Definition of insanity: doing the same things over and over and expecting different results!
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