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Well, I've never blogged before so I hope I'm doing this right. This life altering decision to have the lapband procedure is a step in the right direction. I feel a sense of pride in myself for doing this for me. I am a wife and mother of 2 boys. Our oldest is 8 and the youngest is almost 3. Like most women, I don't usually take time for me, or do things just for me. But I've thought about this for a long time and this is something I want to do for ME. Of course my family to. I have a long line of family history health problems. My dad died of Heart Disease at 54. My grand parents all died of either Heart Disease or Cancer. I'm (soon to be) 40 y/o, 252 at last weigh in, and 5'5. I am so unhappy with my weight, appearance, and lack of energy. I work for a major retail store, in the Womens Clothing Department. So, I am reminded daily of the nice clothes that I can't buy and wear because they don't come in my size. I'm tired of that life. I want to change that. And I want to do what I need to do to ensure that I will be here to watch my boys grow up and have families of their own. And I want to grow old with my husband : ) This is the start of making that happen. My insurance company will pay for the procedure if I fit the 6 guidelines required. I have to follow the 6 month diet/exercise with my doctor, and then I was told that I need to be checked for sleep apnea. That would be a health condition to help me qualify for the procedure. So December was my month #1. I'm starting my month #4? I honestly feel lost in this. I had a consult with the doctor who will be doing the Lapband for me, he agreed with my family doctor that I need this done. But didn't really go into any other details with me. I was told to call their office the first part of May, and say that I am ready for the final steps. Maybe they feel if I get to that point, then I a serious about this and then they will give me more info. I only found out by reading this forum about some of the doctors and clearances that will be required. If you've made it this far in reading this, thank you! I hope I can meet some new friends who know how I'm feeling and what I'm going through.

This is for ME!

March 4, 2012

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