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Before Lap Band Surgery Forums Forum Recent Post Introductions Having the band in July 05/17/12 06:58 PM by mimi Introductions Having the band in July 05/17/12 06:58 PM by mimi Introductions Having the band in July 05/17/12 06:57 PM by mimi Introductions SCARS 05/17/12 11:46 AM by __Tiffany* Introductions Wow, it's finally happening..... 05/16/12 12:12 PM by twells75 Preparing for Lap Band Surgery I am so excited!!! I have my date!!! 5/25 05/16/12 10:27 AM by pattys1096 Preparing for Lap Band Surgery I got the call!!! 05/15/12 06:14 AM by linderlou25 Preparing for Lap Band Surgery Scared to death 05/15/12 06:12 AM by linderlou25 After Lap Band Surgery Forums Forum Recent Post Recovering From Lap Band Surgery 3 days out! 05/17/12 07:36 PM by Basia1 Lap Band Fills Will a little traditional food hurt b4 first fill 05/17/12 05:39 PM by Noweigh “Re-Booting”: Regain and Plateaus Plateau at a Month out? 05/17/12 04:10 PM by Kimberlikai Lap Band Fills FILLS- COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, CONCERNS? 05/17/12 04:07 PM by spipenge Start Common Interest Groups Commitments 05/17/12 11:16 AM by twoxover Inspiration: Scale and Non-Scale Victories (NSV’s) Let's Assess where we are today vs. where we started 05/17/12 11:10 AM by twoxover Recovering From Lap Band Surgery 3 days Post Op!!! 05/17/12 06:55 AM by bandedebbie Lap Band Friendly Food & Recipes family friendly spag bog 05/16/12 07:10 PM by yolanda_evans

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Before Surgery Whether you are exploring the possibility of getting a lap band or have decided to get a band and are...MORE   After Surgery Whether you are recovering from surgery, on your weight loss transformation journey, or have achieved...MORE   Food & Recipes Enjoy a wide variety of tasty foods. Find great lap band friendly food ideas. Bon appétit!... MORE

What Will Weight Loss Surgery Cost Me? By: Troy Hopper, Allergan Health Weight loss surgery? Really? For me? Why? What'll it cost me? Perhaps a better question is: What'll it cost you if you don't? . . . keep reading Lap Band Procedure Cost By: Gloria Samuels Is lap band surgery covered by my insurance? Where do I start to find out if my insurance will cover weight loss surgery? What are my out-of-pocket costs? I don't have insurance and want to know what it will cost if I "cash pay" to see if it's really an option. Is there financing available? What are after-care costs? These are a few of the frequently asked questions about the cost of lap band surgery. . . . keep reading How My Lap Band Works -- Hungry No More, Really! By: Gloria Samuels, From gloriasbandedliving.com I recently had the opportunity to talk with hundreds of doctors and nurses who care for weight loss surgery patients. They were interested in my experiences with how my lap band works to control my hunger. I am convinced, that controlling hunger is the difference for me between yoyo dieting and finally being able to maintain a normal weight, and feel like a normal person. . . . keep reading BLIS Surgeons are Uniquely Able to Provide Weight Loss Surgery Patients with Financial Protection and Peace of Mind By: Billie Shellist, BLIS Inc. As a patient, you do a lot of research when you are considering undergoing an adjustable gastric banding or other weight loss surgery procedure and have to ask yourself some tough questions. What procedure is right for me? How do I find a quality surgeon with a comprehensive support program? Will my insurance cover my procedure? How will I pay for my surgery if my insurance doesn't cover it? . . . keep reading How Is Lap Band Surgery Different Than All My Attempts At Weight Loss? By: Gloria Samuels As a long-term successful lap band patient, I am often aske . . . keep reading

LapBanded Living Contest: Wellesse "Basket of Health" Giveaway II! By: Gloria & Sandi We're running a give-away contest for Wellesse liquid vitamins, minerals and supplements. . . . keep reading Lap Banded Living - Is Obesity the Last Politically Acceptable form of Discrimination By: Gloria Samuels, From gloriasbandedliving.com Improving my quality of life was a key motivator when I chose to have weight loss surgery. I didn't want my children to grow up with the stigma of an obese mom, and I wanted to improve my self-esteem amongst other things. . . . keep reading Long Term Success After Lap Band Surgery - Staying Motivated And Fully In The Game By: Sandi Henderson, From SandisBandedLiving Blog On May 28, 2012 it will be 8 years since my lap band surgery. I am no longer obese, although my weight does fluctuate 10-20 pounds between a normal and an overweight BMI. Never again will I be 424 pounds! . . . keep reading Long Term Lap Band Success - On The Road Again By: Sandi Henderson, From SandisBandedLiving Blog Spring is here, the flowers are blooming, the birds are singing, the pollen is making me sneeze, and I am getting ready for the second of many trips that have suddenly come up. Traveling is difficult because it means changes in schedules for eating, sleeping and exercising.... . . . keep reading We're Running a Giveaway Contest! By: Sandi & Gloria Are you currently taking your Vitamins? How about your Calcium? And would you like a protein bar packed with both protein AND great taste? . . . keep reading Long Term Lap Band Success: Body Image Issues And Enjoying Shopping For Clothes By: Sandi Henderson I just went shopping yesterday for spring stuff, because I had some time, my husband was willing to find a comfy chair and be there for opinions if I needed him (he actually napped), and off I went pulling things off the rack that I wanted to try on. Some of the items were ridiculously priced, but I wanted to try them on to see if they were at all worth their $.... . . . keep reading Clare's LapBanded Living: Body Image, Size Small-Who Me? By: Clare Pattison Throughout the past 18 months, I've had many tussles with myself about my body. What exactly do I look like? Where do I fit? What do I fit? Every couple of months it seemed like I was a totally new person and had to adjust the mental side of me to keep up with the physical changes. . . . keep reading