Bearnkat
Fort Worth, Texas
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Hi All,
After struggling with my weight since I was a kid, I've decided to have the Lap Band procedure done. I’m at peace with my decision to move forward.
I've got my procedure scheduled for July 25th. I've got a long road ahead of me since I have approximately 200 pounds (yep, over a whole person) to lose. Wish me luck on my new journey and the regaining my quality of life back. It's scary but I know the alternatives are even worse. ![[emoticon]](http://www.rv.net/sharedcontent/cfb/images/smile.gif "smile") If anyone has had the procedure, let me know. Thanks for listening.
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PapawFor2
Az
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My son-in-law's dad had the procedure done in Mexico. I'm guesstimating this was done about 6 months ago. He paid out of pocket, as procedure cost much less there. I'm not advocating Mexico as the place to do this but was successful for him and SIL's last report was that he had lost 50 lbs as of about one month ago. My SIL's parents are divorced so I don't see SIL's dad often, but would love to see the new "him".
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CatandJim
Tulsa, as in Oklahoma
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Chuck best wishes on your procedure! I know this must have been a difficult decision for you to make but I have faith you will be healthier because of it. I wish you all the good that can come from this life changing surgery. I will be praying for a speedy recovery and much success for you!
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Mandrake
Seattle
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...Chuck, to your health my friend. I wish you the very best....
Mandrake
he ain't heavy..........he's my brother....
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Bearnkat
Fort Worth, Texas
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Cat and Mandrake, thank you so much! July 25 is the date chosen for the procedure.
I love to eat and I love to cook for big groups. I was raised in the kitchen of a household that was constantly enteratining! But the time has come to pay the piper, buckle down and regain my life back. It's in my hands for me to do.
Thanks again for the encouragement.
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butkus21
On Galveston Bay
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Good for you Chuck! Best wishes! Keep us posted on your progress.
Terri
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Bearnkat
Fort Worth, Texas
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Thanks Terri, I sure will. I'm excited. I almost wish I could move the date up, but I want to get through and enjoy the 4th of July holidays and need to wait for my Medical Flex plan to kick back in the first part of July. Every little bit helps since my company insurance doesn't cover the procedure.
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LindaAnn
Columbus MS
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I certainly wish for you the very best outcome of this surgery, and hope you will feel really great afterward. And, along with the others here, hope you keep everyone posted on your progress.
Good luck!
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javaseuf
California's Gold Coast
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Please keep us posted and maybe even some before and after pics??
I am 6' @ around 260 and have wondered if this procedure might be beneficial to my lazy butt!! ![[emoticon]](http://www.rv.net/sharedcontent/cfb/images/eek.gif "eek")
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Jack_Jack
NE Oklahoma
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Good luck! As you have made peace with your decision, that is the first step in having a successful procedure. I wish you the very best and look forward to the updates about the "new you"
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