Lap Band

speechless. I'm glad I don't have to meet you face to face because you're a b.i.t.c.h.

Perhaps I am when it comes to this subject.

but a ***** in a bikini at least, hows the WLS working out for you? Wheres your bathing suit pic?

Honestly I went from morbidly obese to bikini ready all on my own, alot of people have done it, as u could have.

But u didnt, u chose to cheat.

speechless. I'm glad I don't have to meet you face to face because you're a b.i.t.c.h.

Perhaps I am when it comes to this subject.

but a ***** in a bikini at least, hows the WLS working out for you? Wheres your bathing suit pic?

Honestly I went from morbidly obese to bikini ready all on my own, alot of people have done it, as u could have.

But u didnt, u chose to cheat.

It's not a bathing suit competition, you know - or any sort of competition, no-one is cheating because they don't follow your rules for weight loss.

Your comments on this do seem very OTT.

It is not a competition

and they arent MY rules

calorie defecit = weight loss

you can do it the natural healthy way

or cheat and get invasive surgery and risk your life and your future

and if the surgery is SO successful show me all your before and afters and a bathing suit picture.

My mother got the "slim band" surgery two years ago, she was 200 pounds at 5' 5'' and managed to lose 70 pounds in one year, also always struggled with fad diets. Although she is much thinner now, she still eats terribly, cannot eat many foods ie (pasta, sushi, any soft drink, rice) because it gets stuck trying pass down to her stomach. She also has managed to gain BACK 20 pounds... She still is miserable about her weight and can barely eat... It doesn't seem worth it. Seeing what she has gone through... also the surgery was up to $20,000! It does not teach you exercise and proper nutrition. It may work for some people, but be careful you can still gain from having it, and after seeing her go through daily life. It's much cheaper etch do eat proper and exercise.
Not saying don't do it but, there is no guarantee the weight will stay away forever..

Wait...what? A contest?? Red flag! Red flag! Your insurance should cover it if you're eligible, and if you're not eligible, maybe you don't need lap band surgery in the first place. Just how overweight are you? They already scheduled surgery for you without ever having met you???

I had lap band surgery two years ago, but not before months and months and months of counseling, medical screening, nutrition classes, a workout routine, etc. I worked (and still work) with a therapist, a dietitian, a physical trainer, and my surgeon. You can't just walk in for a pre-op, ask a few questions, and waltz into the operating room!

If I were you, I'd cancel the appointment and do some research...and then do some thinking...and then more research and more thinking.

I appreciated all of the input I got. So if anyone is interested, here is an update. I have decided against the surgery. Several reasons played a part in this decision. One was that I was losing sleep over it. My biggest thing was that my husband did NOT support this. At the time when I signed up for this free surgery (come to find out I would have to pay for the protein shakes, blood work, chest x-ray AND an EKG) I did not mention it to him. Guess I never thought I would win, so it was pointless to tell him. So I went to the pre-op appointment, and the nurse who did vitals and stuff asked me what meds I was on. I said none. She said, all the prescription meds you're on. Again, nothing. And a third time, all the "prescribed" medications your doctor is giving you. (like I was too stupid to understand the question the first time!!) I told her once again, no meds, and so she said so where is your cpap? I don't have one, I tell her. I had surgery for a deviated septum in my nose. She then take my blood pressure which was an amazing 110/65. She looks shocked, and says this is the first time I've had a patient that didn't have a multitude of conditions as well as high blood pressure. This kind of nagged at me a bit, making me question the reason for this surgery. I am very healthy, with the exception of my weight. I have perfect cholesterol, blood pressure, sugar levels are normal. So why am I doing this? I talk to a friend, who advises me against it, as his wife is a surgical nurse. Came home and started having the same conversation with my husband, and he snidely says, "why are you asking my opinion now? You haven't cared about my thoughts up to this point." That really hurt. So we sat down, and talked, and talked!! He said he would like me to lose weight for my joints, feet etc..but not because I want to look good in a cute dress. He said he'd rather work with me and lose weight himself and we could do it together. I asked if I could have his and our kids' complete support, and he tells me I've always had it.

Just knowing that my physical appearance isn't the most important thing in our relationship has made a huge difference in my decision to not do this. Now I feel I have a new lease on life, and am recommitting myself (and him!) to getting HEALTHIER!!

Thanks to all who were honest with me, and gave your input. Thanks for reading.