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Hi Robin, I've been reading everything I can get my hands on about weight loss surgery and just ordered Dr. Ortiz' book Lap Band for Life. I've yo yo dieted all my life and I told my husband a few years ago that I don't think any diet is going to be successful for me unless I'm restricted somehow from eating.[ I even researched getting my mouth wired shut!] This was before I even considered weight loss surgery. I remember years ago when Roseanne Barr had that surgery called the Fobi pouch [spelling?] I thought it was a pretty good idea, but of course knew that I could never afford it. I feel, for me anyway, if I don't have some kind of restriction, that I will yo yo forever and go through the up and down roller coaster of feeling good and being depressed. I'm bigger now than I've ever been [without being pregnant] and I'm miserable. I really think with the restriction of the band that I'll be able to take the weight off and keep it off for good. Like you said, the tool to help you. I do make bad food choices, but for the most part the fact is I just eat way too much. I can't have just one portion of my meals, I go back for seconds and thirds. I hope to know soon if I can do this this summer.... fingers crossed!! Thanks Robin! Darlene PS Good luck with your fill!!

Hello, I'm a newbie [as you can see] and I think your progress is wonderful!! CONGRATS!! I was wondering though, how tall are you? I'm hoping to be banded soon and we weigh about the same at your start,[ I'm a little heavier] I'm 5'5" and my lowest weight as an adult was 140lbs. and I was comfortable there. I wouldn't mind going to 135lbs. Keep up the good work! Darlene

Hello Rachelle, Do you mind me asking who your Dr. is? I'm planning on getting banded soon by Dr. Ortiz and I was hoping that it wasn't him. I've been reading this forum for a while now gathering info. to help with my decision. Thanks, and I sure hope you can find a Dr. to help you! Darlene

Hello again Robin!! Nice to hear from you! Thanks for all the info., it's really making the decision to go easier! Carolyn called me [i believe it was Carolyn, I was so shocked that she called me the same day I sent my info!] She explained the quick version of it all and asked if I had any question and I was dumb-founded. She said I could call anytime with questions. We are trying to get our finances in order and I'm hoping I'll be able to get the surgery earlier than Feb. of next year. The more I read about peoples experiances about the procedure and their dramatic weight loss, the more excited I get about going!! When did you have your surgery? How much have you lost?[ I'm not real good on the computer, so I'm not sure if we can look at other people's profiles.] Did you have alot of ups and downs in your weight loss? I have had a weight problem all my life and I'm SO tired of struggling. Like most other people's stories I've read, I've been on every diet, lost and regained even more. I joined LA Weightloss 2 years ago and lost 39lbs. I've since gained it all back + more, I'm afraid to get on the scale. I truely believe that I'm addicted to food!! The only difference between me and a drug addict is they struggle to stop using something that's bad for them and their bodies don't need anyway. I HAVE to have food everyday to live, so the thing that I'm addicted to, I CAN'T stop "using". I'm sure you know exactly what I'm talking about. Well, thanks again Robin! Hope to chat with you again soon! Darlene

Hi Robin! Thanks so much for your reply! I did send my info to OCC last night, so I'll see what they have to say. How does the process go? Do you have to send a deposit? I have SO many questions!! I did a search on Fill centers USA and there aren't any locally. I have emailed a few other facilities and am waiting for replys. I appreciate your input, it's kind of scarry going through this. I don't know anyone personally who's been banded. Thanks again!! Darlene

HELLO EVERYONE!! I'M NEW TO ALL THIS AND I'VE BEEN DOING ALOT OF RESEARCH ONLINE. THEY WON'T DO MY SURGERY IN THE STATES CAUSE THEY SAY I'M OBESE BUT NOT MORBIDLY. I WANTED TO HEAR FROM PEOPLE THAT HAD THEIR SURGERY IN MEXICO, WHERE THEY HAD IT AND HOW THEY RATE THEIR EXPERIANCE. I'M SCARED ABOUT GOING TO MEXICO, READ SOME STORIES THAT SOUNDED PRETTY BAD [ABOUT HOW THEY WERE TREATED.] I'D LIKE TO HEAR SOME FIRST HAND STORIES SO I CAN KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT. ALSO, I'M FROM CENTRAL PENNA. AND WOULD LIKE TO FIND A PLACE TO GET MY FILLS SO THAT I WOULDN'T HAVE TO TRAVEL BACK TO MEXICO.. GOTTA GO FOR NOW..... I APPRECIATE ALL HELP!! > DARLENE