Hello, this is my first post. I'm 30 years old (female), I weigh about 225, have no health issues other than being overweight. I recently met someone who had the band done at the end of April and I've been fixated on doing this ever since. My insurance will only cover 50% and then only $5,000 towards anything after (can I appeal this for them to cover more?). My fiance's covers 80% and all necessarry appointments thereafter. I've been overweight since I was a child, I was always active, played sports but was always bigger. I've gained about 60 lbs (12 years) since high school but can't remember ever being less than 170 lbs (I'm only 5'2''). I want to do this for myself, for my future children, for my fiance, I want to be thinner and just comfortable in my own skin. My fiance supports me and even tried to get me added to his insurance but his HR person said we had to be married first (is this true?), he's also worried that I'm looking for a quick fix...which I am but again I've been heavy all of my life. I've read the boards and all of the horror stories and I'm scared that I will be one of these people that has plateaus or doesn't lose any weight and regrets ever doing the band. I don't drink alcohol (maybe a glass of champagne every 6 months), soda, juice, don't snack, rarely eat junk food. I only drink water by choice. I don't eat sweets, never buy sweets for home, I only eat bonless skinless chicken breasts, lean red meat, ground turkey and even make whole wheat pasta. I work in an office all day and honestly think I'm just lacking excercise but I need some "help". I've dieted when I was younger, would work out twice a day a the gym, I currently have been paying for a gym membership for the past 4 years and do go but still can't seem to take off the weight. Will the lapband work for me? I'm desperate to be the person I see in my dreams and just be comfortable in clothes and be happy on the outside. I just want some real feedback on what to expect so I'm not disappointed or putting all of my eggs in one basket. Thank you.
