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Hi! I am Amber i am currently 238 but some days it goes up a few or down a few. I thought i was 5'6 most of my life until i realized that 65 inches is 5'5, and that no one ever told me other wise! I hope to get The lap band, i just started the journey. My husband supports me but keeps saying how he loves me just the way i am. I am doing this because i want a life without added complications. I am 24 years old and already i have had blood clots (many) in my leg and lung. I have had to get a filter put in so they are less likely to travel to my brain, heart and lung again. Diabetes, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea run in my family. I am pretty sure i have sleep apnea just have not been tested for it yet. I meet with my doctor monday (march 21st, 2011) to start the process. I called Blue cross blue shield of michigan and they said that i have to have a BMI of 40 w/ no co morbidities to qualify. I believe i have to do the 6 month nutrition. Which is okay. I am ready to start the future of my life, and have seen how weight loss surgery has affected those around me. Looking for friends along this journey!