Kevin86

Hello. I wanted to share an unpopular opinion, but if somebody sees this and thinks twice about resorting to surgery for the matter then I think it is worth it. Essentially, I agree with what you'll find on this page: http://www.bodyfatguide.com/LooseSkin.htm If I'm not allowed to post links, I apologize! I think with proper exercise/diet/nutrition you can firm the skin up-- it is a living organism! That is important to remember; it will repair itself when damaged, it will stretch when it needs to, and it will also firm up. That's not to say you can't just go get surgery, you can. Just a bit costly

" I will just tell Dr. O to cut me open and see for himself" Haha! That's kind of gruesome. Well there seems to be a consistent impression of this Dr. Miranda-- perhaps she would benefit in time from reading those impressions over time. You seemed to handle it well though. I would have unleashed my wrath and been smiting people left and right.

AmberLam: Your progress is quite commendable! I'd love to lose 100 pounds! I've done it before and I know I can do it again, just need a little help from the lapband in assisting me from keeping it off. momonamission: Then the gas pain doesn't seem like much of an issue at all since it goes away-- definitely worth it! Glad I wont have to worry about that. karenlynn79: Yes, I think I am going to Dr. Ortiz-- that is my tentative plan anyway. Doing some research, he seems to be the most experienced-- or he's really high up there at least. That's comforting to know. Although a strange term to use for surgery, I get the feeling he is the "best bang for your buck."

YorkieMommy: Thank you for your response! Yeah, the protein was the primary issue I was wondering about. I didn't know about the 20 grams thing, that is interesting. Thanks for that bit! So the gas they put in there will eventually leave? I've had some shoulder issues in the past and I was just a little scared it'd be a permanent thing. That'd be annoying! Ideally I would get it done as soon as I could. My finances are always a bit jumbled... never certain how much school will cost me. I will definitely consider getting it done sooner rather than later. To be honest, I know I'm only 21 years old (22 in a month)... but I'm sick of living this battle! The sooner I can have a tool to help me fight and win this war, the better. Perhaps I can sneak it in over Winter Break. A graduation gift to myself. My school does have some wonderful exercise facilities. I'm not sure where to begin looking for a good weight loss surgery loan. I'm not interested in anything too high interest... I have a boatload of student loans already! Haha Any tips? I have researched where fills are available. At first, there wasn't any place that was too close-- or a place that would allow for people who went to Mexico to get fills. Can you believe they will turn people away because of that? Sounds ridiculous to me. A place has just opened up near me that accepts everybody, not too far away! About 45 minutes.

Hello. I have enjoyed reading some posts. I have decided to peruse the idea of having the lapband surgery. 1) Are there any vegetarians out there? I'm curious how the lapband diet is different for you in comparison to a non vegetarian, if at all. Obviously you wouldn't be chugging down chicken broth anytime soon, guess that can easily be replaced with vegetable broth though. 2) I have heard some people on this forum mentioning some shoulder pain. I would like to hear more information about this, I've never seen any details on this. I find it strange since there is only a restrictive device being placed on the stomach, not sure how it would affect somebodies shoulder. Guess that's it! I'm thinking about having it after I finish graduating from college... that's in June, so almost a year away. I'll try to do a bunch of work this school year to save up some money for the surgery. I've also requested people send me money as a graduation gift so I can apply it to the surgery.. ! I don't think people understand the lapband yet. My grandmother (obscenely fat) said it was an "easy way out" -- I just thought that was hilarious coming from her. My mother seems to scoff at the idea but I talk to her about it all the time, just so she realizes I am not changing my mind. I guess that is part of the beauty of being an adult... I get to make my own decisions! I'm about 6' tall and weigh about 295 pounds. I have lost weight before, I mean to the point where I weighed a nice 180 pounds... but I was addicted to exercise, basically. I'd eat 500 or less calories a day and I exercised for a few hours every day (Intense stuff, I'd easily burn 1000 calories an hour). That was pretty crazy. Eventually I caved in to my addiction... I am a volume eater-- I can eat a lot. I think that's why the lapband will work well for me. I can lose the weight, I just need help ensuring that I do not eat a ton of food and gain it all back. This physical limitation will help relieve so much pressure from me-- I wont have to rely on the mental will power not to eat gigantic portions. So, if somebody would like to comment on my questions that'd be nice. Also interested in people's thoughts about my situation-- whether they think I'd be a good candidate. Or if you just want to say "Hi", that's cool too.