mom2trips06

Here's my short and sweet story... I'm 33 yrs old, the mother of 2 year old BGB triplets - they are perfect in every way! They deserve a healthy mama and they are going to get it!!! I started high school a size 8 at around 145. Slowly but surely gained throughout graduating around 190. Within a couple months of graduation I went to 235. I havent been under 200 since high school - 15 yrs ago! I've dieted with exercise and lost but always gained something back. My high was 275. At my wedding to my high school sweetheart I was 265 - it hurts to look at the pics cause of that. I'm currently 240. Can't wait until my surgery July 20!!! My goal weight with my doc is 150-155. I'd take skinnier if I can get it

Hey everyone!!! I'm being banded on July 20 also!!! I can't wait!!!

Wow Jodi! Thanks for the inspiration! You've done great! Do you have any before/after photos?

I really appreciate all of your responses - its everything I need to hear. I am so excited to get the band. I'm praying for the best and I know I have to put my all into it. I've heard stories of people that just think the band is magic and then they fail. I don't want to be lazy with the band - being lazy has gotten me to where I am today!

imaluckydog...we have the same date! Lets do this!!!

Thanks for posting! Im glad to hear that things are going well. Keep us updated!

I have a part time job as a server in the evening along with my real estate. When do you think I can go back to work comfortably if I dont have to carry any trays or anything heavy? What is the usual weight limits to lift? 10lbs? I cant remember. Thanks everyone!!!

Hello everyone!!! I got my date last week also. It's July 20! I'm so excited and nervous all at once!!!:confused:

I am so excited and so scared at the same time. I really can't believe after all of this time - I'm scheduled! I am asking for any advise so I am prepared. I know I will have to stay over night so I'm wondering what I will be able to wear? What should I bring? Thanks everyone!!!

I'm in the same boat as you...Im curious to see what everyone says...Good luck!!!

I wanted to thank you so much for your reply. I feel like its exactly what I needed to hear. You are right...we are doing this to better ourselves, family & our over all life. A few months from now I am looking forward to loving what I see! Thanks again!!! Congrats on the weightloss!!!

As I was walking into my part time job this evening I was on hold with my insurance company to see if they received all the paperwork submitted on Tuesday , I noticed my reflection in the mirror - I was devistated - AGAIN!!! The girl I talked to called the nurse/underwriter (?) that does the pre-approvals and told me that the doc could call for the verbal approval before the final one is mailed out. I will call tomorrow to let the doc office know. Once I find out for sure I will post. I was just so hopeful and excited I had to share. Im praying all is good...Im nervous but ready. I am SO looking forward to that reflection being the real me without this fat covering me up!!!

I posted under intros but I figured I'd stop by here too...Im a triplet mom that is waiting for my surgery approval again. I started the process last yr and the doc wasnt in the network. They will be submitting next week - we will see. Keeping my fingers crossed. So ladies, my thoughts are now that the babies are 2 it will be a little easier than last yr when I was originally scheduled - trying to be positive!!! What was your pain like? How long before you could work/carry the babies, etc? Any advise????

Hi everyone!!! I started my journey last year and Im back waiting for insurance approval now that the doc is part of our network. Im excited and nervous. I think of how I could already be skinny if things went well last year but then again our triplets are older and life will be easier I hope after. I am waiting for insurance approval. They are submitting Tuesday.