I have been back and forth so many times in making the decision to have the lapband surgery. I have been researching for months and months and reading post after post on this message board. I have followed several of you throughout your journeys. Although I am scared to death, I know that the Lapband may be my answer to losing the weight and finally keeping it off. I am a chronic yo-yo dieter and have been on and off diets since my pre-teen years. At present, I am 5'9", 265lbs, BMI 39. I went to a seminar at Mercy Hospital on Tuesday November 21st. I went out of town the next day. I returned home on Sunday to find out the nurse called and left a message on Wednesday (the day after the seminar). Now I have an appt. to see Dr. Bonomo on Dec. 26th. I am very nervous, but very excited about all of this. I'm on my way!

Congratulations YEAHHHHHHHH

DO YOUR THING GIRL!!!

You sound like me!! Even though my claim is pending with United Health Care I was thinking last night that even when it is approved I still have time to decide if I will have the surgery. However the only thing that will change my mind about the surgery is if I get pregnant. Other than that I'm havng it done! So good luck with your decision!

Sheila

Hi, I just started my search too! I am going to my first seminar on Thursday. So should I expect to go to the surgeon first or do I need to go to my Primary care doc first? Any help is much apreciated! Nicole