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I am in the beginning stages, literally like I am just telling my dr I want to have the surgery. I have contacted my insurance and found out all the requirements. I also have contacted the Emory Bariatric center here in Atl and thus far I just need to have my medical clearance letter faxed to them. I have been procrastinating bc Im so scared, however reading the post on this forum and seeing all the support you guys show one another it definitely has me excited. I have the support of my mom who has lapband a few years ago and looks great and has maintained her weight loss. So I finally decided to register and join in conversation as I start my journey instead of looking from the sidelines.

I was going to go to Emory Bariatric Center but I am just not feeling the process and dont like feeling rushed or not being provided concise information...This is a life altering decision and until I get someone that makes me comfortable with that, I will continue to search!!!!!

Congrats, yeah that is next week....How long had you started the process...I knew u said it was being rushed but that sets a record,lol...What all test if any did you do..

How did you have to start the process with them?

Oh ok, well you know personally we are some of the best people in the world....lol

What day is your bday...Mine is June 8th...

What day is your bday...Mine is June 8th...

Yeah they always throw in something as though that isnt the reason you're looking to have the surgery now....Well we will speak it into existence that it will be approved and you will continue on your weight loss journey..

Thanks ChatChat for that info it truly is helpful and thats what Ive been doing, reading alot and preparing myself. I dont have to do the diet plan but Im going to still try to maintain as much as I can...Luckily my mom went thru lap band as well as she works for a Bariatric Center though we live in different states she makes sure I am well informed... After all Im her babygirl and she doesnt want anything to happen to me,lol

Hey Becky, I definitely have been there with the trying to lose and then get discouraged when you feel you are trying and get no results. I definitely feel this forum is a great asset for pre and post because it gives insight to all stages of this opportunity we are all being blessed with. Im just wondering how long the process is bc I wanted to do it b4 Thanksgiving.

Its cool, at least Ill know you talking to me, lol!!!So if you dont have anything going on medically why do you want the surgery. If I felt like I could lose weight and get rid of all these medical issues it wouldnt be a question for me to look at alternate options. So I definitely have had to look at the opportunity this surgery is going to give to me. The surgery is going to allow me to regain control over my health and the longetivity of my future and thats what we have to focus on. If we do right by our bodies and do what we're suppose to do after the fact, our bodies will do right by us...

Hey Amanda. I guess overall Im cool with the idea of the surgery, my hesitation is just more abt the after effects, and making sure Im doing everything right so that nothing goes wrong. With in the last few years I have had issues with HBP, diabetes, acid reflux, hiatal hernia and sleep apnea. I am 32 and want to live a long life and be healthy. I just want the chance to feel good again and not worry with all the ailments this drastic weight gain has caused me.

Yes this is a great thing. What all have you had to do thus far, are you having to do a supervised diet and thats why you are still waiting on a date?

Hey I am a newbie to so I definitely look foward to advice from all the vets, it helps ease my mind so I can only imagine the excitement you must feel as well. Hopefully it all works out and we can all help one another and be supportive of this new life we will be experiencing.