JhonnieB

Great JOB!! GO GIRL

Congrats!!!

I'm not banded yet, but I am confident It will happen. I was interested in the gastric surgery years ago but never followed through. I attempted to lose weight on my own. My knees are severely bad (doctor said I have the knees of a 80yr old at 36), I have High pressure, and sleep apnea. Also I know this is for me because I have two teens that need me to stay alive. I am a walking time bomb, I know the lap band is for me because of the process is reversible. Finally, the process is a gradually weight loss rather than extreme or instant. Hope that answered the overall question.....sorry about the rambling

Wooooww thats great!! Congrats!! WTG

Wooooww thats great!! Congrats!! WTG

Yesterday I told my mom and sister that I may be getting the lapband. My Mom was scared the minute I told I think because she's a RN she thinks any foreign object in your body is wrong. But I assured her that I would be fine. (Hopefully) My sister on the other end was very supportive, but told me a story of someone see works with who had the lapband and only lost 20 lbs My question is.... Do you feel the "Okay STOP eating" feeling?? Is it more prevalent with the Band? Rather than eating and feeling full after your second helping? How can one go through alllll the tests and appointments and everything and not lose weight? Could it be related to her fills?? Sorry!! I feel like I ask questions every day I use my phone for the forum so its hard to go through the archive to see if its been asked for Thanks in advance!!!

I learned a great deal about weight loss surgery. Still very much interested in the lap band, Now I have to wait for a consultation call, the Dr said we should get the medical necessity letter from the pcp while we wait. I found out my BMI is actually 53, so scary!! I just want to process to move quickly

I go through almost every post, but some posts look shady and unreliable. Just wanted to know, I know every open site does. But some post on here are random, I alway look at how many posts someone has and the topic they choose to talk about. Just an obvservation

Great Job!! Congrats

36 sbf Fairfield township, Ohio (Cincinnati) ... Still at the very beginning of my lap band journey, consultation is scheduled Oct 11, hopefully I will banded by January :0)

Good luck!! You'll do great!

O ok yes I guess thats what I have been noticing lol

What are trools? Lol

You look great!! Good job!!

Welcome!! This forum has a great deal of information! I'm also a newbie but wanted to say hello. I'm still at the very very very beginning! But I read this forum ALL day lol and watch youtube videos You'll learn a lot of information here.

My insurance (Anthem BCBS) through my job covers Lap Band surgery only!! I called them directly to see what I was covered for because the dr office hasn't returned my call yet. I know I'm far from being approved but I just wanted to know the requirements and if it was covered One of which... was to have a BMI over 40 and I'm currently at a 53 with no co-mo's (possible sleep apnea-test next week) Now I'm waiting for the dr office to schedule my consultation I was worried about my coverage I feel much better now

I agree. I hide behind sooo much because of my weight, I'm so introverted now, I was never this way before. I understand where you're coming from.

Good Luck!!!

I'm Lyn 37 female 320-325lbs 5'6 BMI is 41. I have pre high blood pressure, possible sleep apnea, and severely bad knees. I'm been obese a majority of my life. I'm tired of being tired. I want energy, I want to be able to walk without being tired and having my knees hurt. So after several months and months of trying it do it the non surgical way. I have decided to attend a seminar this Wednesday. I'm excited but nervous too. I really want to feel better. Also nervous about my insurance approval (Athem bcbs) I've been reading the forum and have gotten excited and scared at the same time. I will be checking in after my seminar on Wednesday .... I'm ready to start this journey

I would feel comfortable staying over night just to make sure everything went well, I'm far from that stage but just saying. Fitness Pal : Lynjhnsn<br />Current weight: 325lbs<br />Goal Weight: 150lbs<br />Lapband beginner: Seminar September 5th

I would feel comfortable staying over night just to mak Fitness Pal : Lynjhnsn<br />Current weight: 325lbs<br />Goal Weight: 150lbs<br />Lapband beginner: Seminar September 5th

I agree!! Congrats on your weight loss!!! :0) @Mis73- I was on the app,not the site but I updated what I could Thanks!! Fitness Pal : Lynjhnsn<br />Current weight: 325lbs<br />Goal Weight: 150lbs<br />Lapband beginner: Seminar September 5th

How do you avoid excess skin during weight loss, my thighs are very big, How much do you have to work out to avoid excess skin

Not sure how to update my profile, I'll continue to look into it. Thanks so much. I added info to my signature Fitness Pal : Lynjhnsn~Current weight: 325lbs~Goal Weight: 150lbs~Lapband beginner: Seminar September 5th

I'm a newbie... but mine is LynJhnsn... just opened the account today