This is my first post, and I'm really excited. I started Jan '06 researching and discussing the lap-band procedure with my family doctor. I decided to move forward with my insurance requirments and did everything needed. After 7 months, I received approval from my insurance for the procedure, but they did not approve the Doctor at the bariatric clinic that I had been consulting at. Unknown to me, he had dropped my insurance. So, here I was, so excited that my insurance had approved the procedure, but no one to perform it. I decided to look at another facility in my town and found 2 doctors at a very well known hospital that was on my insurance provider list. So, here I go again !

I started with the new hosiptal in January '07. It's the middle of April and I just received word that their "committee" has approved me for the program! YEA ! I now have to take a nutrition class once a week for the next 4 weeks, then it'll be time to meet the surgeon and schedule my procedure !!! I can't belive it may actually happen!

I've tried to read everything I can get my hands on to prepare myself for this. I don't want to fail : ( I want to be one of the success stories, but have to admit, I'm scared at the same time. I currently weigh 272. I have no energy, worry about fitting in the seat when we fly, worried about fitting on a ride at the amusement park, and most of all worry about not being here to see my boys grow up and become successful. By joining this support site, I'm hoping to get the encouragement I need to move forward into a new journey of my life. A new world of feeling healthy and having energy to enjoy my life.