prettypaula

Thanks for the reply..... The problem with me is not that I don't exercise, it is quite the opposite. I run on my elliptical machine everyday at least 1.5 miles, and sometimes maxing out at 4.5 miles. It's just my intake of calories that is holding me back. I understand the lap band is not a quick fix, but it's not like I sit on my a#@ all day long and don't put forth any effort in trying to make a change. So I know the lap band will be just what I need to start up my weight loss. I'm sure if you worked out as hard as I do and received no results at all, you'd feel just as stressed and frustrated with the situation. Honestly $7,000.00 is a lot of money and I wouldn't be spending it if I thought that this is something just exercise could fix. Honestly I’m kind of offended by your reply. I don't mean to be but I’m tired of people saying that I just need to exercise more or that I don't exercise at all.... "It can help you battle the reasons why you are over eating, not eating healthy and not exercising." Your reply almost sounded like something my fiancé would say..... he is totally against this surgery and just constantly nags and pushes me to work out harder, which in return.... I do. Exercise is just a tough subject for me. Yes, I do let the weight interfere with me.... I’m sure most people do! Going from a size where I was comfortable to a size where I’m insecure in less than a year is hard to deal with. I was 178lbs., I loved how I looked, I partied, dated and was just living my life like every other 20 year old. I became pregnant, had a beautiful daughter....but now I am stuck in a rut still "eating for two." That is why I want the lap band to restrict my intake, to use in aiding my weight loss along with my already strenuous workouts. I’m sorry coming off so strong but this is such a sensitive subject for me....I work out everyday and see no results....it affects me, I know. It has put a major damper on my relationship with my fiancé and I’m missing out on all of my daughters "firsts." I went from wearing a medium shirt to a 2xl, from a size 12 pants to a size 22... It's hard for me. It's upsetting, embarrassing and hurtful.... Thanks again for your reply, even though I disagree with certain comments made, I'm sure it was meant with only best intentions... but like I said... I'm am just very sensitive about the situation.

Hi Karen, Thanks for taking the time to read my post and get back to me. I have been reading a lot about Dr. Ortiz in this forum, and I'm glad to have really not found anything negative at all on here, which is exciting. I think Dr. Ortiz would be perfect in aiding my weight loss with the lap band, I’ve only read amazing things about him and his staff and you're reply has only made my decision more clear... I'm going to go through with this! I need this! Now the only thing is the money... My goal is to get the money together so I can have the surgery before September. Thank you again for replying, it's good to know that there is someone out there that cares enough to give insight and encourage change. Paula Oh and congratulations on your weight loss!

Ever since I was a young child I have had difficulties with my weight, but never to this extent. I am 20 years old and after giving birth to my beautiful now 10 month old daughter and gaining 100lbs, I now weigh a whopping 283lbs. Being this over weight has put me in such a depression that I don't even want to go out in public anymore. I feel like I'm trapped in someone else's body and because of my insecurities with my weight, trapped in my own house. After a long process of diet after diet and no lasting results I believe Lap Band is a perfect option for me and after deciding that I definitely want this more than anything, not only for my own personal happiness but for that of my family...I have realized that I am not in a financial situation that can handle the costs of the surgery and unfortunately don't have insurance for myself. Does anyone have any ideas of what I could do....is it possible to get insurance and right away file a claim for surgery? My BMI is 48.... I can't live like this anymore, my weight is putting a damper on my life and right now I'm missing out on memories with my daughter and fiancé because I’m too embarrassed to leave my house or even pose for a picture. I'm supposed to be at the prime of my life, I have an amazing family but at this time I’m not enjoying any of it because I’m not happy with myself. I need advice and I need guidance... I have also recently just learned about Dr. Ortiz, is he a good bariatric surgeon? My fiancé is actually from Mexico and has told me that Tijuana is a very bad town, very dangerous and he doesn't believe that Dr. Ortiz could be as good of a surgeon like stated on the website.....I was wondering if anybody who has gone to him for surgery would be willing to share their story with me and give me some insight on his practice, mainly to get my fiancé on my side, but also to put myself at ease? Whether I can get insurance and have it pay for me to have the surgery in the states or take out a loan and head to Mexico.... I am determined to have this surgery, right now I just need to talk to others for some kind of comfort.... I'm sorry I wrote so much....