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02-19-2008, 05:27 PM
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#1 | | Registered User Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 29
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State: PA |  Considering lap band and have a question
I'm 5'2 and 235. Have struggled with my weight most of my life. The lap band looks to me like a great option. My question is, i was recently diagnosed with bulemia, of course trying to lose weight, would this hinder my chances of getting the lap band?
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02-19-2008, 05:42 PM
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#2 | | Lucky #7
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Originally Posted by aliciaj  I'm 5'2 and 235. Have struggled with my weight most of my life. The lap band looks to me like a great option. My question is, i was recently diagnosed with bulemia, of course trying to lose weight, would this hinder my chances of getting the lap band? | That would be up to your shrink & insurance - might be a problem but since I'm neither can't state for certain - Throwing up can cause the band to slip - so the 2 don't go together well...
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02-20-2008, 10:00 AM
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#3 | | Registered User
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I don't want to discourage you, but I'm sure the bulimia would be an issue. I can't give you a definitive answer, you'd have to check with your doctor, but be honest when you talk to him/her because this could be a huge problem. Throwing up with the band is one of the most dangerous things and can cause slippage, which renders the band inoperable and you have to have surgery to fix it. Not a fun thing to go through the surgery twice. You need to get a handle on the bulimia thing before you have surgery or it just isn't going to work. Good luck, and maybe this will be the incentive you need to get things together~ I wish you well!
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07-03-2008, 12:09 AM
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#4 | | kamicola
Join Date: Apr 2008 Age: 37
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what the heck was that last post? Don't feed into it.
Kammi in Everett, WA
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07-03-2008, 12:44 AM
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#5 | | Registered User
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Amazing......in less than an hour, this joker has spammed the board with over 40 posts. Everywhere!
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07-03-2008, 12:50 AM
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#6 | | Registered User
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Aliciaj, are you getting treatment for your bulimia? If so, you and your therapist need to discuss whether or not WLS is a safe option for you right now. I'm not trying to be a "mom" or a downer, but I think it might be better/safer for you to try and address some of the issues you have with food before getting a band or having other WLS.
When I was in my late teens and early 20s, I was bulimic, and I'm very sorry you are struggling with it. Take care of yourself.
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07-03-2008, 02:51 PM
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When you get too much restriction it is easy to PB or vomit. This cycle can continue and continue and is easy to do when you eat fast or are too full. I would think that would be my concern. If you don't have a handle of your bulimia it is easy to continue this cycle. Very easy.
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07-03-2008, 03:23 PM
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#8 | | Registered User
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Alicia...I agree with what LauraD replied. Be honest for yourself and you can succeed!!
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