Well here it goes... I have to do my six month medically supervised program and can't think of a better way to pass the time than to blog my thoughts and progress on this journey...

First a little about me... I'm not married, but I have been in a very happy relationship with a great man for about a year and a half! I am 36 and have no kids, although I do have 2 beautiful nieces and an awesome nephew... I call them my babies from anotha motha :thumbup: I'm not really sure if I want any of my own and realistically time is running out for me, but God will give me what I need so I'm not worried. I work at an advertising agency in the finance department and I love it here! I've decided to go back to school for a degree in Marketing so I'm doing that at night and have finally gotten into the swing of things.

I've always been chubby, chunky, and eventually fat, yes I said it, I know I'm fat and I'm okay with it. I did lose about 75 lbs over 10 yrs ago but gained it all back within a few years and haven't been able to lose it as I've gotten older. I have never had a problem with my size and don't really care what others think of me, but I've had to look at my health and I know what lies ahead if I don't do something about it now. Being Hispanic is awesome and I love my heritage, but it's also a whammie when it comes to genetics. My parents are both diabetic and heart disease runs in my family so I know it's only a matter of time before I get it.

So after much thought and research I'm taking the big plunge and getting lap band surgery. I chose True Results because Dr Gonzalez did my gallbladder removal a few years ago and I was happy with his care. So then it came time to see what my insurance covered and what I would be responsible for. I have BCBS of Illinois and I'm super happy with the plan my employer has chosen. The WLS is covered 100% and I have no deductible!!! I can't believe how lucky I am, I love my job :ohmy: I did notice that my company is pretty big on staying healthy, we have free gym memberships at Spectrum Clubs and there aren't too many overweight people working here... So yeah, I'm the fat girl at the office, but I won't be for long, hehe.

Well I do have to pay for the nutrionist that is required but that's not too much. And so I've already had most of my appts scheduled and will post my progress as I move along the requirements. My boyfriend is also having the procedure done so I have a band-buddy already :mad2: But I am a lil jealous cause he only has to do a 3 months of weight loss program, but then he has a deductible so it evens out... He'll lose weight sooner, but I'll have more shopping money :tt2:

Well I guess that's all for now and if you've made it this far, I hope I've kept you entertained. I'm always up for hearing others people stories or sharing mine so don't be afraid to leave comments...

TTFN,

Jen

Hi Jen! WELCOME to LBT! Great first blog here...and yes, it helps to pass the time for the 6 mo. (I'm almost done). You remind me of my DD...she's getting ready to graduate with a double major (Marketing & Intl. Bus.), and her dream job would be with an advertising co. (she got hooked on an AMA trip to NYC. I think she's applied in every major city LOL)...and good for you for going back to school at night, that's a big committment!

OK, now on to the real question...I want a background for my blog!!!! This is too cute! Where did you get the 'wallpaper'?...can you tell how technically challenged I am? I didn't even know what a blog was until I started here, avatar? what's that...I'm learning...slowly...LOL.

You're going to do great and it's wonderful that you'll have a built in band buddy! You'll be wearing that Wonder Woman belt (and cuffs...you're probably too young to remember the show) soon enough. Keep on blogging! -BG