lapband518

again congrats on your surgery !! i honestly cannot wait until this is over lol, but im just afraid that i am denied by a surgeon or my insurance u know?

So let me start by saying that i am completely new to this. I am 23 years old with a 3 year old son. i am 5'0 weighing 198.3 with a bmi close to 39. Throughout my life ive always been the "chubby" kid. Throughout the years i didnt care of my looks/weight , until i got into highschool. I tried diet pills, injections, diet fads and exercised, but nothing seemed to work. I would lose 10 pounds but gain 15 2-3 days later. Its like i would look at a donut and gain 5 pounds, yes i said look. lol SMILE i am a very well reserved young lady, very laid back. I am very kind hearted, loving and very understanding. Honestly, on this forum i am looking for buddies that have gone through this experience whom i can ask any question i have doubts on. Or even newbies like me that are willing to take this journey together. A few days ago, i went into my doctors office for an annual physical exam, had some blood work done, and came back that i had problems with my thyroid. so now here i am taking these hormones to get my body going. Tommorow i have to call my doctor to pick up my referral and set up the date to go in for the seminar. I have a few questions: 1) what are the seminars like? 2) what should i expect? 3)what is the next step after the seminar? 4) just because my doctor approved, can i be denied by any other medical person (besides my insurance) ? Thanks guys , i hope i can grow a bond with you guys on here, since you will be my new family from now on. take care guys. its 1:27 am here in NY GOODNIGHT

WOWW! you are soo lucky you already went through with your journey! i wanted to ask you , what type of insurance did u have and also i know that your own doctors must say they approve , but does also the surgeon have to approve? did the surgeon interview u ? im just nervous that i do all this and the surgeon denys me and im just heartbroken you know? i dont want to get too happy.. but anyways im glad you shared your journey with me! And i do wish you the best on every step of your life here on out !

Thank you soo much !! when you say 5 more visits is that with different doctors?? , im Completely new at this so im not sure what your saying sorry . BUT thank you so much for your wishes , i do to wish you the best on your journey! keep me posted

Hey girl!! I am a Newbie aswell, im glad that i can find people who are in around the same stage as me! I will be glad to follow your journey and see how everything turns out! Goodluck