Texas Girl 1979

Hello all! I am excited about a potential Dec 2015 surgery date (UHC requiring a 6 month nutritionist oversight). I'm 35, have had one child, 5'8", 265. I've struggled with my weight since law school (2002-2005) and have done the yo-yo thing. I'm "healthy obese" as my doctor calls it- great BP, chloresterol, and energy levels- I just can't seem to lose the weight. I am excited about the journey and hope to get down to 165 from 265. Nice to meet you all. E

Hi all! I am going to go speak to my primary care physician this Tuesday about lap band surgery. My background: 30 year old female low blood pressure low cholesterol 5'9 and 275 lbs depression documented over the years due to weight fluctuations out of breath when going up one flight of stairs (embarrassing!) I was an athletic kid all growing up, then grad school I started packing on the pounds doing stress eating. I'm still in a stressful profession and I haven't lost the weight. I just yo yo diet. I walk in the evenings but when I'm done I just start eating when I get back. I think the Lap Band may force me to take this all seriously. I want to get to 160 eventually. I'm looking for any tips in dealing with United HealthCare, how to approach my physician, referrals of doctors in the DFW area, and how to go about this with only my husband knowing (do not want work to find out, parents, etc.) Hoping to meet and talk to you all further! FortWorth