Hi all!!!!
My name is Karen. I will be 40 in just a few short weeks. I'm married with two kids (grown) and one amazing little grandson! I moved back to Texas in 2011 after losing my Mom and wanting to be here to help my Dad. I love to read and scrapbook and even work for my local scrapbook store.
I found out on Wednesday this past week that I have been approved by the insurance company for my surgery and on Friday received the doctor confirmation that I am scheduled for May 29th!!! I have to admit, when they called I cried!!! This is my fourth attempt at having lapband done with the first two attempts shut down by the insurance we had at the time and the third time I had to put my plans on hold due to my Mom getting very sick and then passing away this past year. As the doctor office said, it's time!!!
So, I decided to look for support forums and found LBT!!! I've been trolling posts today and have found myself laughing, smiling, crying and feeling so much of what you have all posted. While I'm fortunated to have a strong support system in my home - my husband and father are amazing - it's nice to find somewhere that if I feel the need to just vent I can without worrying about them thinking I am not feeling enough support from them. Am I making sense???
Sorry, I'm still kind of caught up in the emotions of knowing it's finally happening and believe I may be rambling.
Anywho, my pre-op appt is on 5/21 which is when I start my pre-op diet with my surgery following on 5/29 so I'm sure I will be around reading to learn more and hopefully providing support to you all!!!
PS If there is anyone in the DFW area looking for a friend going through what they are send me a message!!!!
