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!!!Congratulations!!! This is going to be a very exciting month for us all! I just got off the phone with Anthem, my Dr's office finally sent them the paperwork 12/23 and they've already apporved me!!! 1/15 is my date! Good luck with everything! -Kate

Nope. Live in NH and surgery is in Maine.

Congratulations Joyce for making the decision to change and possible save your life despite the negative reactions from your friends and family! You must be a very strong woman!!! I bet your decision makes your mom and daughter take a look at their lives and perhaps it's not something they are ready to deal with. As far as your friend goes...she doesn't seem like a very good one :w00t:. I've been lucky with the reactions from family and the friends I've told, all have been supportive and encouraging. Although I discovered yesterday that my "best friend" told the ONLY person I didn't want to tell. But I'll deal with him later :tongue2:. Hopefully your family will come around when they see how much success you're having, perhaps it couldhave a positive impact on their lives. A healthier mom and daughter should be something they encourage and I bet they will come along. Stay strong!!!

Hi Noura! I'm being banded Jan 15th! I'm sorry you feel you have no one to talk to about this. I hope you find that the folks here are supportive and encouraging. I feel like maybe I've been telling too many people...Oh well. I hope all goes well for you. Not meaning to be nosey but isn't your husband going to notice? I find that it helps to talk/type about my fears so feel free here!! -Kate

BEYOND EXCITED!! 1.What is your current and goal weight?Heaviest 317, Current 282, Goal 160 2.What is your surgery date? January 15, 2010 3.What is your age? 34 4.Where do you live? New Hampshire 5.Where are you having surgery? Maine Medical Center, Portland, Me 6.Who is your Doctor?? Dr. Cobean 7.Insurance or self-pay? Insurance. Anthem 8.What was you "deciding factor" for having this surgery? Im done being obese and I'm ready to admit that and get this done. I've lost weight in the past always to gain it back plus more. I work in the medical field and see a lot of people and it seems that this past summer I ran into a lot of women diagnosed with cancer that their Dr's told them was obesity related. This most definitly has motivated me along with a number of other things!