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Hi Shell congrats on the weight loss!! That's wonderful..... I can't amagine how it must feel to be 50 lbs lighter. Do you feel lighter on your feet? i think I would be floating Thanks for sharing the positive news.. Dot

Does everyone have to do that? Even if your bmi is 33? Just wondering if by some chance I could be lucky enough not to have to do it. Does anyone know? Thanks D

Just wondering if you're happy with the band and all that goes with it. from the physical to the mental and the adjustments to life post band?

SO well put....Thank you. it is a choice to make. What do I want more? Freedom from the x-tra weight and my health or..... I do have an appointment to see someone and talk about it....I want to do this right. The band seems like a great assistance, when you say it's not going to do it for you (that statment coming from someone who's experienced) I hear you. Picking the brains of people who have the band is so helpful. When I hear about the way people eat now( after band ) It gives insite and an idea of how it all works.. I'v read chew chew chew...small protions, protein first, no soda, bread, steak, careful not to get "mush syndrome" (eating too much soft food) Whatever that means? This is just info I've read from others on the different web sites. I did go to amazon.com for the book about banding. Can't wait to get it. There is so much to learn about and I want to know as much as possible...

Thanks for the emails or replies you've sent. I'm scared about the whole thing but when I hear it said the sugery was somewhat easy (fair to say?) I wonder could it really be that simple? I really want the weight off but the thought of "giving up" food or my emotional need for it is trully uncharted waters. Is there an ajustment period? How is it for you, was giving up the food ok? I want to know the emotional part of letting go of the food and the stuff maybe you didn't expect to go thourgh. You know? Is your attitude towards life or people different? Because I feel like my need for eating and the food is like an druggie needing a fix, when life gets hard. But like lucky drug additic I'm at the end of my rope and I want a better life and a cleaner body, healthy body .....Anyway I'm going on and on so I'll leave this subject out there and wait to see what you all think.

Hi..Thanks for the replies to my questions...I have tryed so many things to lose weight. I've spent so much money...Jenny C., OA, weight watchers, book after book, pills, fen fen back in the day...My weight just keeps creeping up as the years pass, over the last 10 years I'm 35lbs heavier. My Dad is 450lbs. I do have high blood pressure and take meds for that. My doctors have told me to drop the weight...But with no assitance for that to happen...I want to take this step with the lap band and I will go to Mexico if need be...I'm going down next week to meet the doctor. Please tell me about your experience in mexico and if you would do it again....What can you tell me that you think I need to know? I live in San diego so going back for care will not be a problem...Thanks again for your support and info on this subject.....Dot

does anyone know why the fda will not allow lap band for people with lower Bmi and weight? But other countries are fine with it...If a person is overweight and carries too much fat according to their charts but they don't approve these surgeries that can help. Makes no sense to me.

Hi everyone....I;ve been reading about lap band and I'm very intrested...I find so much positive about it is there ANY negitive? I'm 170lbs 5 feet tall bmi of 33...I 've been fighting my weight all my adult life.... I think this would get me down to a normal weight for my height. How long were you off from work..I stand all day. Was it hard to work only after 3-4-5 days off? Food? what do you eat now....Any info would be helpful...Is there anyone out there with my same numbers(weight etc.) Thanks for any help you can give....Dot