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Life Changing Lap Band Surgery! - Dr. Johnell, Greeley, CO

UPDATED FROM bodb4kids
9 years post

It took 7 years to get to this point but worth it!

WORTH IT$18,000

bodb4kids's provider

Banner Health, Greeley, CO

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The only negative thing was that since I was paying out of pocket, I don't think I should have had to jump through all those hoops that the other people were going through because of wanting their insurance companies to cover this. Fine and good with all the blood work and actual medical need but the classes were excessive and there was a lot of things that were part of the program purely to appease insurance companies.

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Wow, you have completely transformed yourself! I am unhappy with my weight so will be having my band fitted on 14/02/15, and you have inspired me!
Thanks and congratulations on making one of the best decisions of a lifetime! You will be so happy leaving food on your plate and feeling full. That alone... just feeling like I eat like a normal person rather than a starving dog. Good luck. Keep us posted on your progress!
You look fabulous! And so so happy! I love my band too! It changed my life!!!! I love hearing other people's success stories with the band!
THANKS! Congratulations on your life change as well.
UPDATED FROM bodb4kids
9 years post

Loose Skin Is GONE from my belly. Arms next. LapBand works.

I finally got my Mommy Makeover to remove all that extra skin from this massive weight loss!

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Have you set up a blog on RS regarding your Mommy Makeover? I've had the BR & TT in previous surgeries but now need an arm lift to remove the excess skin. I'd love to read your posts about your experiences.
Just click my profile. I reviewed my MM (22 days ago). Check out my arm lift page: http://www.realself.com/review/colorado-arm-lift-lost-80-lbs-and-like-manta-ray I decided not to get it along with my MM... that's too much surgery. I am waiting til September for that surgery so I don't have to wear arm compression during the hot summer.
After I commented I checked out your MM and you look fabulous.
THANKS! I needed that today. :D
Here is my MM page: http://www.realself.com/review/colorado-mommy-makeover-49-years-totally-body
UPDATED FROM bodb4kids
8 years post

More photos

Hard to believe I ever even looked like that.

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Wow, you're looking so good in your new pic, congratulations! You've worked hard and it definitely shows!
Thanks Kirsty!!!!
You look great
Thanks!!!! :D
My daughter is looking into the band. I just had TT BL lipo. The reason for me was 3 10lb kids. Good luck you will be so happy!!! With you MM over
Your daughter will be so happy with the band. Best decision I ever made. Thanks! The day is approaching very quickly... yikes!
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