My name is Brenda and I am currently in the process of getting the lapband surgery. I live in Ohio and my surgeon is Dr. Trace Curry. I have not had the surgery as of yet, although I am going through all of the pre-surgery stuff right now. I have to have an Endiscope done of my stomach on the 7th of June and then I have to undergo a psch evaluation (most insurance companies require this). Once that is done, they can submit everything to my insurance company. Once approved, and I pray I will get approved, they can then set me up for the surgery.
I have been researching the lapband for quite some time and so far, it is the only FDA approved weight-loss surgery in the country. It is by far the safest proceedure and I honestly feel that it is my chance to get me back on the path to a healthy lifestyle. I checked into gastric-bypass, but this was not an option for me due to all of its high risks and complications.
I am 40 years old and have been overweight for most of my life. I have a BMI of 42.2 right now and I have found that the bigger I get, the more hungry I seem to be and that terrifys me. I am so afraid that if I don't get this surgery, that I will not be here for my family. My life means more to me than the food. However, I need this tool to help me win my battle.
Please pray for me that I will get the approval of my insurance company and that I will be another success story. I want to live again and with this surgery, I might just get to do it.
