Ccota08

Hey, another person from Denver! Welcome!

Pennsylvania section. You're welcome.

I had my first consultation with my surgeon two days ago. He pretty much told me I'm good to go with the surgery as soon as I get approved by my insurance and my family doctor. I know he's already for it since I brought it up with him last month; I just need him to sign the release form. The insurance, however, will require a bit more persuading. They require proof of a psychological evaluation, a nutritional evaluation, and a 6-month diet monitored by my doctor. I'm not so worried about getting the insurance approval, I'm just kind of impatient and I don't want to wait 6 months. But there's no way around it. Looks like the earliest I'll be able to get the surgery is in July of next year. Oh well, at least I finally got the ball rolling. I can't wait for the approval to go through. Wish me luck!

An embarrassing situation? Perhaps... But I would definitely consider that a success.

I can tell you, I used to be of the same mindset. For most of my life I've been "the fat kid". I've tried and tried so many times to get the weight off and it seems like I always end up taking one step forward and two steps back. A couple of years ago my mother suggested surgery to me, but I didn't want to do it because it seemed to me like "the easy way out". I've been putting it off for a couple of years now, thinking I could do it myself, but I've realized that I just can't do it alone. So I went to a seminar in October. Since then, I've strongly considered it. I had my first consultation with my surgeon on two days ago, and I'm really excited to get the whole process underway. I'm 20 years old, 5'11", and I weigh 334 pounds, so I know how you feel, being big. I wish you luck on your journey, and hopefully we'll both be able to get to a better weight. If you ever want to talk, feel free to shoot me a message here. We'll probably be going about the same processes around the same time, so it would be nice to have a buddy that I could relate to.

Yeah, as others have said, I think it's more about how you'll feel when you're thin rather than how you'll look. I know that's what's pushing me to go through the process. There are so many little things that get me winded like climbing stairs or running for the bus, and I just consider the day when I'll be able to do those things without getting tired. That's what it's all about. Of course, looking good is part of it too.

If I'm gonna get a motion game to keep me in shape, I think I'd go with Dance Central for the 360. A fitness game just doesn't seem like it'll hold my attention, but a ridiculous, over the top game about dancing sounds just right for me.

Thanks. I do plan on posting around here once I get started. I'm actually feeling really excited about my first appointment.

Hey everyone. I was looking around the internet for some info on the LAP-BAND®, and stumbled across this place. I went to a seminar a couple of months ago and I'm putting much consideration into this surgery. I just wanted to learn more about it and look at some of the differences between the LAP-BAND® and the realize band. My first appointment with my potential surgeon is on December 8. I'm a bit nervous, but I also want to get this process underway. Anyway, I'm glad I found a place to talk about this with people who know what it's like.

Will do!

When I get the surgery, I'll definitely be telling my family and friends about it. I don't mind, even if they react in a negative way. They'll see eventually that it was a good choice. I might keep in under wraps at work though. I don't want my managers thinking I can't work as much because I'm post-op.

Thanks. Yeah, I read about that phase. I can already tell I'll be struggling through it. But I'm gonna do what it takes to get to a more healthy weight. Hopefully the future holds good things for both of us. Yeah, from what I've seen and read, it seems that way. I think I actually want to see and handle both of the bands before I make my decision, but I don't think it's gonna make too big a difference one way or the other. That's why I'm here. The more I know to expect, the better prepared I will be to handle it.

I've got my first appointment with Dr. Snyder on 12/8. Glad to hear(or rather, read) these good things about him. Hopefully all goes well for me.

Sorry to post in such an old thread, but I need to speak on this subject. It's one of the things that runs through my mind the most when I think about the surgery. Over the years, I've had many, many rejections from girls I like. As far as I can tell, it's my weight. I've never had a problem getting along with girls, and I often have girls as friends whose personalities I click with. Hell, a lot of my friends who are girls tend to act a bit flirty with me. And yet, I've never had a stable relationship in my life, and I get the feeling it's because of my weight. Part of me is excited for the prospect of potentially being attractive to girls I like, and yet another part of me knows I'll probably get really upset that the only thing stopping them from liking me is the weight. It's that conflict that scares me. What happens if I get really upset, and possibly angry, with someone I really like, and have liked for a long time? Will it work out, or will I just mess up the only chance I'll have with someone I've liked for years? I just don't know how I would take that...