Today I finally did it!

I worked up the courage to call Dr. Vernon's office at Brigham and Women's Hospital and make my initial pre-op consult! I am finally ready for this journey, and it begins 5/16/08!

The receptionist told me I have to get a letter from my PCP stating that we've discussed Lap-Band, and I also have to get an insurance referral. There is a program fee of $500 :crying:! She said I can pay it in installments, which I guess I'll figure out how to work that out. I'll do anything for a chance to have my life back!

I am 285 lbs. and 5'7". That makes my BMI 44.6!!!! How horrendous is THAT?!?! Soon, with a lot of work and learning to self-love, I can be healthy and super hot!!!!:thumbup:

I know it sounds really bad, but I fully intend on going to my hometown's fireworks next 4th of July and strutting my stuff! How stupid will those mean kids feel then, HUH?!?!?

ISSUES? yeah, I know. Which brings me to another point...

I wonder what the psych evaluation is like! I am a major comfort eater. Seriously, I'm a bulimic who never gets around to the purging part! I hope that they don't refuse me!

And now, for a little inspiration...