I am beginning my journey tonight. I feel physically lousy all the time! At this moment my ankles and knees hurt so bad I want to scream. I have type II diabetes, high blood pressure, high choleterol and arthritis in my knees and probably ankles. I take meds for all of these conditions.I carry a great deal of weight around my midsection and have lower back trouble. My mobility is decreasing with each passing day. I have difficulty finding a comfortable position that enables me to fall asleep and stay asleep. I was always an athletic tomboy, but still fat. I have tried liquid diets, Quick Weightloss, Nutrisystem, Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers, and low carb/high protein diets. I used to walk regulary, but am unable to now because of the pain in my knee and ankle joints. I believe that if my entire way of life has changed, it is time to do something radical.
My insurance carrier is United Healthcare and I am unsure if lapband surgery is covered. I am currently 258 pounds and 5 foot seven. I am a teacher in the Houston area and wondered if any other Houston teacher has had this procedure and whether it was covered by healthcare provider. If not, how do people afford the $15000?!!? If it is financed, what are the interest rates like?:help: