indianpiranha

Hi!

My name is Tara, I am 23(23 in November). I go to college full-time as well as run a daycare. I have insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield. I have been struggling with weight since I was 12. I had a large bust at a very young age making running painful and awkward. I avoided it at all costs, as well as eating poorly. I have steadily been gaining weight since then. I remember when I was 180lbs in high school and thought I could NEVER get bigger. This was my MAX....well here I am at approx. 275 lbs. I am so disappointed in myself, but I am also ready for a change. A month ago I walked a charity run/walk. It felt amazing. I thought I was going to die, BUT I did finish (and not dead last...yay!) I have a very supportive fiancé who loves me either way, but is taking this entire journey with me. He said he refuses to eat anything I cannot in my pre-op phase, which is going to truly help to not be tempted!

I am excited to join this community, and if any of you are from Minnesota using BCBS insurance, be sure to message me so I can see what I may be facing!

My first meeting is at Rochester Mayo in MN. June 25/26 I have my dietitian, nutritionist, and psychiatric meeting. It is about 1.5 hours from the town I live in, so I am hoping I don't have to go there too too often before a surgery date. I am not 101% set on Lap Band, but due to my age I think it is the best option for me!