Bearnkat
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Hi Dalilu,
Thanks for the post. What you mentioned are all the reasons I decided on the Lap-Band system instead of other weight loss surgery options. My insurance doesn't cover the procedure either but DW and I feel we must "bite the bullet" and do it anyway. We'll both be much better for it.
Chuck & Terry
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Bearnkat
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Hi All,
Terry and I met with my cardiologist this afternoon and I've been "cleared for take-off". In other words, I can now proceed with the surgery as soon as I can get it scheduled. The irregular heart rhythm should correct itself naturally with weight loss.
At this point I am shooting for 08/08/08. I'll know for sure tomorrow after talking to the surgeon's office.
Thanks again for all your support and encouragement.
Chuck & Terry
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loedman1
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Not trying to be flippant here but wouldn't it make more sense to go on a doctor supervised diet and lose the weight?
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Mymaize
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Loedman: As a "fattie", I will answer your question. I have been on diets, pills, shots, hypnosis, accupunture, etc, for over 50 years. They work great - - - - for a short time and then I gained again. The medical community are finding out that there is something different between brains of skinnies and fatties.
The lapband is a tool. It is not the end-all. We still have to diet and watch our fats, sodium and protein. The band just helps us keep the eating within certain guidelines. It certainly is not easy or "taking the easy way out."
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minkhill
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That is the best news I've heard all day Chuck!!!!
Glad that everything has checked out okay.
Now back to that liquid diet!!! 
Life's only gonna get better from here! Woohoo!!
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Bearnkat
Fort Worth, Texas
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Barry and Karen,
Yes indeed it was definitely a very good day yesterday! Thank you so much! Yep, I'm back on the liquid diet as of ths morning!
C & T
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CatandJim
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Best wishes Chuck! Good to know you've been "cleared for take off".
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Bearnkat
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Cat and Jim,
Thank you so much. Now if the surgeon's office would only return my call so I can get my date booked! 
C & T
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loedman1
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Mymaize wrote:Loedman: As a "fattie", I will answer your question. I have been on diets, pills, shots, hypnosis, accupunture, etc, for over 50 years. They work great - - - - for a short time and then I gained again. The medical community are finding out that there is something different between brains of skinnies and fatties.
The lapband is a tool. It is not the end-all. We still have to diet and watch our fats, sodium and protein. The band just helps us keep the eating within certain guidelines. It certainly is not easy or "taking the easy way out."
Bette
Bette, thank you for the reply and thank you for realizing I was not being a wise *ss
I appreciate the info.
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