cumbfrog

I too am tired. I see my mother in myself with trouble walking, breathing and no energy to do what I should be able to do. I want to live past 57, I want to have fun with my friends, and this is the help I need. There's no more denying it.

Went to doctors today and for the second year she asked if I had considered Lap Band surgery. All bariatric surgery scares me but at 100+ pounds overweight, and with health issues....I need to do something. On checking my BCBS coverage, it states that lap band surgery is covered and my cost is zero. Can this be true? Also what is involved in pre-consultation visits? Do I need to see a psychiatrist first after the surgeon says yes or no? I am determined to lose this excess weight as I am having problems with my knees and arthritis and everyone is telling me I'm too young to be like this. Encourage me!!!

Good Luck to you with your new knee! I saw your photos and you look great! You know looking at all those photos of people who have had this done brought tears to my eyes. Don't know if it was the before or the after that did it. I'm thinking the after photos because you see the beautiful people that were hidden in the big bodies. Alice

Thank you for the words of encouragement. BAJAGAL1 I am at the almost too late stage also. I am 57 and have two knees that need replacement but doctor won't do it until I lose 90 lbs. I am at 275 now. I have asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure that thankfully is under control. I realize there are always hidden fees, just that I am unemployed at the moment, but this is not a 'OK we'll do it next week deal' so by the time surgery comes around hopefully I will be gainfully employed again! Well, they say life begins at forty, what they don't tell you is it's with doctors and not the ones who are looking for wives!! Thanks again, ladies. I will keep you posted.