Hi my name is Corky I am 46 years old on Dec 19 my surgeons nurse called to say NE medicaid had approved my lap band surgery. I will know my surgery date on Jan 3rd. Can't be soon enough I am so ready for this. I currently weigh around 340 lbs. I have been overweight all my life. I have stage 2 or 3 COPD (depends what Dr you talk to) so losing weight is even more crucial now then ever. I have been on diets and failed since 3rd grade. I have lost as much as 70 lbs just to gain it back. I have been on this site daily since the day I found it was approved and am really glad it is here. Looking forward to my new life.