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Hello my name is Jessica and I'm 24 years old.. I have been considering the lap band for only like a few weeks now and been doing some research and found this site! I'm going to my first seminar this Wednesday and I'm excited yet nervous. I'm 24 and I havent weighed myself in 2 weeks but Im around 206-208 standing at a tall 5 feet and 1 in lol. My BMI is between 41-42. I have been up and down with my weight for the past 4 years. The most I've lost was 30 lbs but have sinced gained more than half of that back. I've tried everything from getting a personal trainer to weight loss pills. Nothing seems to keep the weight off. I have no self control when it comes to food so I figured the lap band would be the best for me. I'm soo scared as I have never had surgery before except for when I was 5 to have my tonsils removed. I also fear that I won't be approved since to my knowledge and as of my last physical I dont suffer from any health issues, however I have been having pain in my knees lately and diabetes, high blood pressure, etc runs really high on both sides of my family. So I would like to nip this in the butt before it finds me! Is there any advise for me as to my concerns about not getting approved.. And fears about surgery? Any thoughts would help!! Thanks!!!

Ok so I'm new to this site and have gained a lot of info this far. I'm really concerned about this PBing, throwing up, and food getting stuck. Can anyone tell me their experience with this??? It's kinda making me re-think getting the band..

From what I got PB is when the food does not Pass through the band and get stuck and it comes back up.. But not like throw up but in the whole form you at the food?? I think that's right? But anyone please correct this if I'm wrong..

Thanks so much for the info!! How much weight have you lost? I wish you well on your journey!

Hello, how are they measuring the BMI? Is it by a machine or just plugging numbers into a BMI calculator online? Online it says my BMI is 38 but by an actual BMI machine it's 40-41. The calculator online to me is bogus because I'm sure it's going off of a "standard" weight and shape of a body when everyones body is different and carries the weight differently. I'm nervous about getting approved as my BMI according to a machine is 40-41 but online calculator 38 and I have no other health issues besides joint pain. Any thoughts would help! Thanks!

I also have UHC I hope I have the same experience as you then! You didn't pay nothing out of pocket except for the shakes?? What did you have to do to get approved?

Thanks for the support!! What has been your experience with the band?

Wow that was fast! What insurance do you have and what all did you have to do to get approved?

Cmk99 where is she located? And what has been your experience thus far?

Thanks everyone for your comments! I'm taking it all in. I've been on this site for some hours now and I'm seeing that it's not an easy decision to make and not Goin to be easy if or when I get it. But I'm sure I will learn more at the seminar..This site has a lot of info and I appreciate the support! I am in Columbus Ohio Tanieya did was your BMI over 40 and have much weight have you lost?

Hello! What insurance do you have? I beleive my insurance covers weigh loss surgery but not all the way sure. Just joined this site and I have my first seminar Wednesday.

Hello.. Well I'm 24 and weigh about 206-208 and with a BMI of 41-42. I also have the same concerns about getting approved becuase to my knowledge and as of my last physical I do not have any major health issues however I do have joint pain. But I'm like you I don't want to wait until I get bigger to have health issues. I go to my first seminar Wednesday. I hope everything works out for you! god bless your father for paying!

Also I live in Ohio anyone know of any good surgeons or clinics??

Thanks! So I just realized that I should starred my own thread which I have done now.. Lol!

Hello my name is Jessica and I'm 24 years old.. I have been considering the lap band for only like a few weeks now and been doing some research and found this site! I'm going to my first seminar this Wednesday and I'm excited yet nervous. I'm 24 and I havent weighed myself in 2 weeks but Im around 206-208 standing at a tall 5 feet and 1 in lol. My BMI is between 41-42. I have been up and down with my weight for the past 4 years. The most I've lost was 30 lbs but have sinced gained more than half of that back. I've tried everything from getting a personal trainer to weight loss pills. Nothing seems to keep the weight off. I have no self control when it comes to food so I figured the lap band would be the best for me. I'm soo scared as I have never had surgery before except for when I was 5 to have my tonsils removed. I also fear that I won't be approved since to my knowledge and as of my last physical I dont suffer from any health issues, however I have been having pain in my knees lately and diabetes, high blood pressure, etc runs really high on both sides of my family. So I would like to nip this in the butt before it finds me! Is there any advise for me as to my concerns about not getting approved.. And fears about surgery? Any thoughts would help Thanks!!!