JennyLouThatsWho

Hey there! I'm 24 at 5'4 245lbs. I am seriously considering the lapband procedure. My mom(age57 5'3 200lbs) and I met up and went together for our consultations in December. We were both given checklists to complete that were a little different from one anothers.. as well as our reasonings for wanting to get this procedure done. Mine were based more upon appearaces lol. My mom was more interested in getting energy and trying to get rid of her diabetes (she was just diagnosed last year). Mom's checklist included a stress test.. where we found out something was wrong with her heart.. that they weren't able to hear on a stethascope. She just underwent QUADRUPLE BYPASS surgery! She's doing wonderful! When I saw her with tubes coming out of everywhere on a breathing machine I saw myself there.. and I know I will be if I don't get a handle on my life. Being overweight really incresases your odds of getting heart disease and diabetes. I have been overweight since I was about 10 years old. Every year I seem to gain a little more. In June of 2009 I hit my highest at 308lbs while I was pregnant. For the first time in my life I was successful at a diet losing more than 10lbs! I only ate lean cuisines and worked out religously to make it down to 235! Once I hit 235 march 2010. I burned out and have since gained 10lbs.. taking me back to my prepregnant weight where I've been stuck at since I was 21. My body is comfortable at this uncomfortable weight I guess. I want to get healthy! I am sharing my story because I am feeling extremely anxious and nervous! My reasons for having this surgery now are way more for health and feeling good, but I have been reading alot of your posts such as: Alot about feeling sick often!! Fill spots being turned sideways and causing painful fills. Being on a liquid diet.. and actually being succesful at it? (I've tried SlimFast at least 10 times and never made it past 3 days!) Please tell me about your experiences. The most important question I'd like to ask is, Would you do it all over again? Thanks for your time I really look forward to reading your responses! xo

Thank you so much for getting back to me! I had to sleep on all that information I found on this site! I've weighed the pros and cons. I feel so torn like I should be able to lose this weight on my own with hardwork and dieting. This surgery really shouldn't even be a question for me though. I am in the beauty industry and since joining my selfesteem has plummeted! It's like I am waiting to live my life now instead of enjoying life! I was just invited to run a booth for a rollerderby game and to my best friend's 30th birthday party and my thought process was something like " oh gawd, I don't want everyone to see me this fat." It is a huge struggle to go to any gatherings because of those feeling. I'm always thinking "I'll do it next year, I'll be thinner." I am a grazer and always seem to have a sweet tooth. Yesterday I went to the grocery store and bought keebler Cookies.. which I try never to do.. I ate the whole carton before I got home! I can't say no to food in front of my face.. even in front of others. I make myself sick without a lapband! My number one deciphering reason for having this surgery, over appearance and building some of my confidence back up, is for my daughter. She deserves a mom that has more energy and who will be here for her as long as I possibly can be. Also to lead by example. I feel that having been overweight at such a young age limited some of my opportunities in my life. I want to teach her healthy eating habbits, eating in smaller portions, and to make sure she is healthy and has every opportunity at her doorstep! There are so many more important things to concern yourself with than weight in this life. I don't want her to ever feel this burden! @Liese why would you have said no way? I understand now that you're seeing results your happy with your decission, but was it because of your recovery or not seeing enough results? Your comments are much appreciated!

I am right there with you! I spent all day scheduling appointments! Everything is scheduled for the first week in Feb., except the psyche evaluation... earliest I could get in is Feb 17th. I was just thinking the same thing. I wonder how long after we have our checklist completed we will have to wait to get the procedure done! I'm sitting here with Cookies as I'm writing this lol! We've waited this long.. whats another month right? Good luck!

I'd call your insurance company and ask. They'll tell you what your coverage is! I am currently in the process of getting started as well! I found a bariatrics office and had a consultation with the doctor. He gave me a check list to complete before I can get a surgery date. The checklist includes: Labwork from my primary doctor, an upper endoscopy, a nutritional consultation, and a psyche evaulation. Good luck doll!