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My family has alcoholism problems. Recently my 41 year old brother was hospitalized again and he will not get the help that he needs. Friends like this thread help to talk about issues like this. Prayer keeps us sane from a completely hideous disease such as addiction. My prayers are with you. Addiction shakes the core of the family in every way. And when children are involved, it is even tougher. Just know you are not alone. Food has always been my escape from the devastation my brother has brought to the family for years. I remember as a teenage his drug and alcoholic fights with my parents. All you can do is pray step #1 that God will give you the strength and that you are powerless over what decisions your sister makes. God bless.

Here I am, all 285 lbs of me. I'm so excited because I just received the official notice from United Healthcare that they are going to cover my surgery on June 6th. I know this is going to help me so much. I cannot wait.

Here I am, all 285 lbs of me. I'm so excited because I just received the official notice from United Healthcare that they are going to cover my surgery on June 6th. I know this is going to help me so much. I cannot wait.

Hello, I am new to this site and this is my first posting. I get banded on June 6th. My insurance carrier, United Healthcare just approved my surgery. For about 3 weeks I've been concerned they would not since my doctors is out of network. Thankfully I work for a great employer in Silicon Vallley that has bariatrics on our plan. It makes me feel so good that I can move forward in the direction I have prayed for. This is how I found out about lap band surgery. I was reading a booked about "grace" and the power of prayer and I woke up one morning and said to myself. God give me grace to find help in this area of my life. After that, I contacted the bariatrics dept. at one of our best hospitals in san jose. I already went to the support group. Tomorrow I finish all the pretests with the ultrasound and the echocardiagram. I'm a little scared, but more excited. I know that this is going to happen for a reason and I'm glad I've finally met some people who truly understand the affects of obesity. Here I sit at 5'8 and 285 lbs and for once in my life I am not ashamed. Thank you for all your prayers. The power of men and women like you can be felt. Thank you.