Suzzzie.

Why do you have to re-gain 11 pounds? For insurance?

OK, I've been addicted to this thread. I've been reading it off and on for about a week now. (Is that sad? Well, there IS 25 pages!!) I have to say that you are ALL inspirational to me! It was reading this thread that made me decide for SURE that I am doing Lap Band. And then I'm getting that lower body lift, and breast lift! I"ll be 30 in a week and have NEVER had perky boobs, as I have been overweight since I was 6 years old. Puddin, you are an AMAZING woman. Reading your honest and sincere posts have touched me. I feel like I know you! Spldgrl, you are equally amazing. Also, you both inspired me to start going to the gym again. I've been there 3 times this week...and I know if I hadn't stumbled on this thread that I wouldn't have gone once!! Thank you.

I agree about LB panties, and they also have the best bras for large women. Anytime I buy bras or panties anywhere else they 'rol' on me! Grr! Hate that! For actually clothing I prefer the Avenue. Fasion Bug is pretty good too. Catherines is so expensive (though all Plus size store are over priced.) Never been to CJ Banks, but my Aunts are always talking about them maybe I should go?

That is AWESOME! I'm jealous! That is the same day I have my first consultation...You'll be in my thoughts!

If you find a surgeon that does such a thing, let me know! Because I DEFINATLY plan on getting some work done once the fluffy part of me is shed!

Thank you all for your advice! I think I will definatly go to Malleys seminar, but will still hold my consultation with WTLSC. I need to weigh all my options here. I know I'm in a hurry to get this done, but I need to make sure I make the right decision for myself. I'll keep you all updated as to what happens next! I'm so excited to start losing weight, I've already started going to the gym a bit more regularly!

Ahh, I"m thinking you went through Malley. I should read better before I ask so many questions...duh. OK, so how long did it take you from start to finish? :0)

THANK YOU SO MUCH! I was going to go to the seminar for Malley on May 8th, just to check it out... I was kind of nervous about paying $150 up front, and they do not re-fund it. I know about the $750, but the papers say it is only if you get your insurence approval through them, and then go somewhere else for surgery? I thought that was a bit much, but I hadn't planned to go that far and then NOT get surgery there. Soooo, tell me MORE MORE MORE about who, what, when, where, and how you got yours done. How long did it take and so forth. I want it done like, YESTERDAY, haha. With knowing my insurence will approve it, I feel like I should get faster service, but I know that isn't how it works. I heard that Malley was backed up until Aug/Sept?!?! Thats a LONG ways away! I need help now. Haha. Could you please tell me who you went through? Have any contact numbers? Too bad Lap Band surgeons don't offer you a cash reward for sending a new customer their way. This is definatly a 'word of mouth' kind of thing, ya know?

That is TOTALLY awesome to read! I have my initial consultation on May 9th, and I have Federal BCBS also....I'm so so so praying that I get a quick approval also! Good luck to you! Please let us know how it all goes!

Hey, I'm a newbie - haven't even had my consultation yet!! But I know my insurence will cover the band and I can't WAIT!! I would love to meet other Northlanders and kep in touch. Le me know whats going on with this! szn0512@yahoo.com