AngelMae2105

Wow you are lucky I have a 2 hour travel to Augusta, one way!! I am hoping since I live so far away that they may be able to do something for me. Otherwise I will be doing a lot of traveling! Oh well it will be more than worth it in the end! Good luck, hopefully we can help each other out through this journey!

I havent had the band done yet, but I have had a c-section and I had my gall bladder removed and I am assuming, from what I have read that Lap band surgery will be much easier than a c-section.

Thanks everyone!!

After reading about all of the tattoo's I have another. I want a tattoo of a dragon on my thigh. I have always wanted it but never dared to get hald naked in a tattoo shop!!

I have read a lot about people having a gall bladder exam before their surgery. But I already have had my gall bladder removed, does anyone think that is going to be a problem??? I had it removed two months after I gave birth to my baby so it has been 2 years next month since my surgery. I was just wondering if anyone else had their gall bladder removed before having lap band surgery or if it might cause a problem?? TIA

I am from Maine and I tried to go to EMMC and they do not accept MaineCare for the Lap Band only for the by-pass. I asked the lady from Maine General in Augusta if they accepted MaineCare and she said yes. Also the hospital in Lewiston, I forget the name but they also accept MaineCare. My PCP told me that MaineCare will cover the lapband surgery I am just not sure what their requirements are yet? I am waiting for the seminar. Good Luck and Hello from a fellow Mainer!

Wow that is amazing!!!

I have a lot too but here are a few of mine... *Of course I want to wear a bikini and look good in it! *Go shopping and not have to sit down *Shop for real clothes not sweats *Change infront of my SO and not be ashamed *Believe that my SO loves me just the way I am *Feel good about myself *Play with my son for hours not minutes *Feel comfortable eating out Those are a few, my biggest goal is to get into a bikini!! (As long as my strech marks fade a little!)

Hi Everyone I am Angel, I am 24. I live in Lincoln with my SO, Wayne, my 2yr old son, my dog and my new kitten. I am just begining my journey and I have to attend the seminar on August 14th!!

Eastern Maine!!

My final straw was that I cannot play with my son like I want to. I always have to sit down and take a break. I just want to go outside and run around with him. Another is that fact that I have no idea who the fat chick in the mirror is? There is a skinny active girl in there just dying to get out.

Welcome and hello from a fellow Mainer!!