Babs15

Hello Everyone~ I am new to this site and am reading up on everything that I can. Let me say that I am learning ALOT and am soooo thankful this site is here and thankful for everyone sharing their journey! My Dr. is recommending that I get this lap band procedure done. She recommended it to me 1yr and 1/2 ago but was scared to death to go thru with it and give a 100%. Why??? I really don't know other than my weight has been my comfort zone. I have been a type 2 diabetic for 18yrs now and things have been spiraling out of control these last 5 yrs. I am 5'4 and weigh 231lbs. I am 38yrs old. I take 12 pills a day. The diabetes is killing me.... I am so sick of taking my meds. I take pills for blood sugar, pills for high blood pressure, pills for depression and now sleeping pills to sleep. I also have a heart murmur from a valve not working properly. Its getting to the point that I am afriad to go to the doctor because what other bad news is she going to lay on me. What else is the diabetes gonna do to me. OMG! I am so tired of living like this! So today I said lets get this ball rolling and I want my life back. I am ready for a change....a new life. So I am at the very beginning stages and I am kinda excited by what is around the corner for me. I am getting encouraged by everyones stories they are sharing. I want to say "Thanks" to each and everyone of you for taking the time to write your journey on here and sharing it. You will never know how much they are helping me and others reach for our goal and start our journey!!! Your all amazing!

Hey Brandy~ Thanks! I will get a hold of you on either site. Update: I got a call from Dr. Joyce's office today and i have a consultation with him on June 17th! He is going to go over all the paperwork and send in to insurance and see how they are going to handle it. Crossing fingers....Hopefully I wont have to wait 6mths but if I do there is still wonderful things and times ahead at the end of the rainbow!!!

Hey Lisa~ Thanks so much Lisa for encouraging me! I need it...It was getting me down and your right....It WILL be well worth the weight!! OMG!!! That is such great news!!! 100% coverage!!!! Who could ask for more than that! :w00t: That is probably one of the best things to hear....besides your surgery date!!!:thumbup: The surgery cost for mine is $15,000. My husbands ins. only covers 90%...I am not complaining but wow...yours covers 100% that is awesome!!! Let me know how things go for you! I am cheering you on over here in streator!!! Take care!!!

Today went to seminar and learned so much from it. I also learned that My insurance company Blue Cross Blue Shield of Iowa.... may make me wait 6mths for dietary documentation:frown:. I don't know for sure yet....will find out in a couple days. I will post as I learn more. I gotta keep positive thoughts and not let this get me down.

Hi Brandy~ Thanks so much for welcoming me. I really hope that the pills will be reduced or no longer needed. I plan on embracing it with WIDE open arms. Congratulations on your success with your lap band surgery!!! Way to go girl!!! :mad2: Take care!!! If I have any questions after my surgery whenever I find out after the ball gets rolling.....can I contact you???

Hi Joan~ That is a mess isn't it!!!:thumbup: What a journey you have been going thru!! Lets look at the positive side....Good things comes to those who wait. I will be praying that things move quickly and in your favor! You deserve it for the mess you have been thru! You take care and please keep me updated!!!!

Hi Joan~ Thanks so much for your reply! I am doing alot of research. This site has been so much help. If you don't mind me asking.....why haven't you been banded yet?? If you don't want to say thats ok. I was just curious. Take care! I hope to stay in touch with you! Sincerely ~Babs15~

Thank you Amy for sharing that! I am just starting my journey...I have to attend meeting on May 13th and then my journey really begins. I took notes about what you said in your post and I am going to do them. And thanks for giving me and everyone else the heads up on what to expect. I love this site! I keep learning more and more stuff everyday that I am on here! Thanks so much! And Keep going girl....ur almost there! Sincerely ~Babs15~

Hey Lisa73~ I am considering have my surgery performed in Joliet by Dr Christopher Joyce. I have to attend a meeting or seminar...whatever they call it on May 13th and I guess that starts the ball rolling. I am not scared about the surgery either....I had surgery to repair my right broken ankle 4 yrs ago. Like you I am kinda scared bout the fills and maintenance. I hope to keep in touch with you and maybe help each other out and walk thru this together!!!! :glare: Babs 15 231lbs Waiting to attend seminar May 13th Dr. Christopher Joyce