CindyLou0522

Hi everyone, my name is Cindy and Im from Glen Burnie, Maryland. I have been thinking about doing the lap band. My insurance will pay for most of it. I have quite a few questions. 1) I have several health problems. I have had two open heart surgeries and I have pacemaker. My cardiologists and I have discussed this and he believes this surgery would be best (less invasive) and would help me considerably. I am always out of breath and tired out. He believes alot of it has to do with my weight. He believes this would help that situation and my heart as well. I have also been diagnosed with some slight apnea (which is caused from the weight). 2) I am wondering if any knows if the above would be considered a good reason for the surgery and if I would have to do that 6 mo diet thing before the surgery. 3) I did Weight Watchers for 1 1/2 years and lost 25 lbs and gained it all plus some back while still on WW. I just recently stop going... Should I go back or wait until I go for a consult with the surgeon. (Dr. Averbach is who I am thinking about going to). 4) How long were you out of work? I have read anywhere from 4 days to several weeks. Unfortunately I cant afford more than 1 week. 5) What do you go through after the surgery? Was it alot of pain? 6) I have figured my bmi to be roughly around 39.4... I am 5'5" weigh 238 lbs. Well, that is all I can think of for now. I really want to do this and I am scared to death. I am afraid I will fail at another attempt. I am hoping enough weight comes off in the beginning that my energy changes and I can get into exercising. I will be back after I go to the seminar which should be next month. Thanks in advance for all the answers to my questions, and keep up the good work for all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!