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imanie
on 7/10/07 12:29 am - lafayette, LA
Hi there ,my name is Imanie.I ve been reading alot of yall stories.I think yall are a close family. I would like to have wls one day.The thing is I live in lafayette,louisiana and I have only medicaid not medicare.I weigh 308 pounds and is about 5ft 2 inches tall. I wanted to know did anyone had the lapband weighing over 300 pounds. Did anyone lose weight  from the lapband weighing  over 300 pounds? My  cardioligist  recommended the lapband  ,reason is I had a mitral valve replacement last year (08-06-06),and now I have a mechanical heart valve. I really need this surgery,cause I have dibeteas,congested heart failure,bipolar depression,sleep apenea etc.... I am 33 years young and I want my life back.I have two beautiful children ,One is 8 and one is 9 years young. I would like to have the lapband,cause my cardiologist said thats the only one he wi ll approve for me.I can dig that hes looking out for me. I think my overeating started after I had my thyriods removed .before having my thyriods removed I weighed  178 pounds and look at me now.I just cant believe it. I pray everyday to find a doctor to take my medicaid,cause I really need this wls to help expand my life.I want to live!!!  Did anyone have lapband surgery weighing over 300 pounds,and how did it go? For the lapbandsters about How much weight  do you lose weekly? I am just curious,I really  need to have this surgery,to expand my life. Please feel free to email me  [email protected] Yall   really give me hope in my life!! Hopefully one day I will be on the otherside. 
diananimagoo
on 7/10/07 1:00 am - Boron, CA

Welcome. I am sorta new here to. I have heard of people doing real well with a lap band just not as fast and it is not as invasive wich with all of your problems your doctor is probably right. I WILL  pray for you in your journey.


 
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Jandell
on 7/10/07 1:03 am - Glendora, CA
Welcome! I chose not to do lapband and went with RNY.  I think you'll get more of a response if you post on the Lap Band Forum. Best wishes to you.
Jan
I know I can, I know I can
mzdivine
on 7/10/07 12:43 pm - Long Beach, CA

Welcome, I wish you all the best in your journey.  Do alot of research, ask questions, you will find all the information you need about the lapband.  There alot of knowledgable WLS patients on this site and their are very happy to answer  your questions. Take care,



                                       We are more than Conquerors, Romans 8:37

Julie ~
on 7/11/07 1:15 am
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