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Old 09-26-2012, 01:05 AM   #16  
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This is so great for you! It must've felt amazing to tell the nurse no, you didn't need surgery!

I do know a girl who had the lapband surgery. She literally lost a person in weight. She has kept the weight off. However, I have also heard stories of many people putting the weight back on.

I suppose the surgery, like any other weight loss method, is simply a means to an end if you don't modify your eating/exercise habits.
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Old 09-26-2012, 03:19 AM   #17  
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Congrats! Your story is truly inspiring and I thank you for sharing it. I come here every day to get a boost from stories like yours. Thanks!
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Old 09-26-2012, 04:14 AM   #18  
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After being on the waiting list for gastric bypass for the past 2 ½ years, i finally got the call.

I never thought the day would come where i would turn down weight loss surgery and I was THRILLED to tell them that i didn't need it anymore! The nurse was very nice and wanted to know what i did and she actually said that IP was a very good diet as even after surgery, the right way to eat is to promote protein meals with veggies and best to separate the fats and carbs.

Now since gastric bypass is covered by the medicare here, i asked her that since i save the government money in not having the surgery, would that give me a boost to have them cover to remove my loose skin..helas it doesn't lol (i was asking jokingly).

So just had to share that IP saved me from surgery and i'm sure i would not have lost the weight faster than the 10 months it took me on IP.

Now if i could just get my tummy tuck approved, i'll be one happy lady

Wow What a great JOB Looking good
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Old 09-26-2012, 08:13 AM   #19  
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So wonderful! My cousin had the lap band surgery and has had a lot of success with it, but every once in awhile will eat the "wrong" thing and throw up! OMG!

What a wonderful moment for you! I am so happy for you!
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Old 09-26-2012, 08:23 AM   #20  
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That's awesome! Congrats!
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Old 09-26-2012, 08:39 AM   #21  
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How wonderful!

Congrats

I know several people who have had one form of weight loss surgery or another. The long-term maintenance has been horrible! I lost 100 on Atkins and gained it back

No matter what program or intervention, maintenance takes as much diligence as losing the weight but you don't get the positive feedback of the scale going down.

I need to decide what my ongoing positive feedback will be in maintenance so I'll KEEP THIS OFF! (When I get to goal next year)

Great NSV. Great story

Thanks for sharing it with us!
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Old 09-26-2012, 09:09 AM   #22  
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Wow! Congratulations! That must have felt amazing to turn it down and know you did it without it! Well done! You look AMAZING!
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What an amazing call!!!!
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Old 09-26-2012, 11:39 AM   #24  
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Great job, and congratulations!!!
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That is SO awesome! Must have felt amazing!!!!
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Old 09-26-2012, 12:23 PM   #26  
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AMAZING what a year can do for someone!!...you have changed have declined a surgery you thought would be good for you but instead you changed your life for the better by eating healtier and on your own...something to be VERY PROUD OF!!.......congrats!
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Old 09-26-2012, 12:30 PM   #27  
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Thanks for sharing! What an awesome story. You should feel so proud of yourself! You look great
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