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Hello everyone! My name is Jennie and I'm 39 and weigh 257lbs. I just found out yesterday that my insurance will cover me for the lap band this year. I'm so excited and nervous at the same time! I already registered with the bariatric service through my insurance and I have my consultation with True Results on Wed 2/20th. I've already taken the first steps and I have tremendous support from my family, friends and co-workers. I found this app yesterday and have already learned so much from reading all the threads. I know once I have my surgery my life will change forever! I look forward to sharing my story and learning more from all of you! =}

I had my consultation with the surgeon on Thursday and he is leaning me more to the gastric sleeve. I went in there with my mind on the lap band and left his office confused. I can understand why he recommends me to do the sleeve but I'm scared to death to have my stomach cut open and stapled. My son doesn't want me to have either surgery and believes I can do it on my own. But, I've struggled with my weight for soo long I feel surgery is my best bet. My sister thinks I should have the lap band done so I'm going to think about it a little longer and weigh the pros and cons. For those of you that have had the lap band/sleeve do you have any regrets? Thanks everyone for listening! And good luck and welcome to all the newbies!

That's awesome Leanne!

Good luck tomorrow Leann! I watched my seminar online today so tomorrow morning I fax my paperwork to the surgeons office and wait for anxiously for my first appointment. The bariatric service through my insurance said I don't need a restricted diet but I assume that's at the surgeons discretion. I hear a lot about 3 days to 2 weeks liquid diet I just pray that I can make it through that lol. It's going to be soo hard not drinking anything with my meals especially not drinking coke. That is my weakness but in the long run the reward is so worth it. I lost both my grandparents when they were in there 50's to diabetes, stoke and a heart attack. I've seen my aunt have a quadruple bypass, lose toes and a leg to diabetes, and my mom lost vision in one of her eyes due to diabetes and has heart failure. I'm a type 2 diabetic and I don't want to have the same fate. I have a beautiful grandson that I want to live for. He is going to make it worth all of the sacrifices and struggles I am going to face. Because not only do I want to be healthy for me but I want to be around for many more years to watch him grow up. The surgeons office said it could take up to 3 months for my surgery date but at least I know I've taken the first step. In then mean time I will be here learning from all of you...my new extended family! =}

Thank you all for the warm welcome and the support! I will update y'all on Wednesday after my consultation.

Thanks Terry! I'm happy to be here!