Megan M.

So, today was the next step in the process. I met with Dr. Weiger at the Weight Loss Clinic as a general appointment to see if I was eligible, which I know I definitely am. So, my next step now is to meet with the actual surgeon on March 30th at 9a and then the nutritionist/dietician on April 7th at 3:30p. I'm excited, but nervous too. I weighed 286 at my first appointment about 2-3 weeks ago and then today I weight 283.4, yay! Then I have a 6 month medically supervised diet to follow, come back once a month to check my weight and then one final appointment before surgery to talk about after care dieting/ect. So, that's where I stand. I'm still doing the Lose 10 in 10 program through work/Highmark Blue Shield. I keep all food in myfitnesspal on my iPod. I'm still struggling with certain aspects of food, portions, ect. But I'm getting there, it's very time consuming, but so very worth it.

I've been lurking for a while now. In fact, I was on here in 2008 as well. At the time I checking into getting banded by December of 2008, but my parents insurance ran out 1 month too early and my new insurance didn't cover lap band procedures. So, I am now at a full-time job that I love and just found out (don't know why I waited this long) that we cover it with strict criteria to meet over a 6 month period: BMI over 40 (mine is like 47), 6 months of documented nutrtional counseling, ect ect. I am going for my 2nd consult (had one back in 2008) this coming Thursday, Feb. 24th at 3pm. I'm nervous and excited all at the same time. I have done my patient info page, 4 day food/activity journal. If all goes well in the next 6 months, I could be banded by August/September of this year. General info: 26 years old, female of 284 lbs (recently gained 10 lbs). Been maintaining this weight for about 5 years. Had all tests known to man to make sure it's not my thyroid/ect. and in fact, my GP checks it every year just to see. I try so hard to be healthy, but I honestly do not understand nutrition to the extent I probably should. I often get VERY overwhelmed with all the information I find or all that I'm given. I workout at the gym 4-5 days a week for atleast 33 mins (elliptical), usually do free weights (legs, arms), also take a class here and there (fave: zumba) and walk on occasion and would LOVE to get into running at some point. Highest weight as adult: 284 Lowest weight as adult (as far as I can remember): 220 (2003, I was 18) I've tried Atkins, low cal, low fat, cut this, cut that. Nothing sticks. I need help. I'm hoping with a bit of help I will succeed. Blog: http://onlybrightstar.blogspot.com/ Will def. keep updating as the process moves.