thefunnyfatgirl

GOOD LUCK! I wish I could hug you, because although I'm not banded I know what it feels like to be in your position. I wish you all the best, and if you do slip up, don't let it be forever!

I am SO GLAD to read all these great things about UHC, come January I will be covered under my father's insurance which is UHC. I have been so nervous abuot whether they cover it or not, and now after reading, I feel much better about it. Keep us informed! Thanks guys!

Hi there, I'm from Bama too, and in the pre-op phase. Aiming for Jan. or Feb. I am having my surgery done by Dr. Touliatos of advanced surgeons pc. I am from Talladega county. How about yall?

I just started back to school this past week. I am a sophmore. Good luck to you. Everyone has given you really good advice thus far. The only thing I would add is to get a "feel" for each class on the first day. I wait to buy all of my school supplies until I know how each class is going to be. Usually the first day is spent going over the syllabus and such, so be sure to have at least pen and paper to write down any important information. After that first day you usually know whether there will be lots of writing (notebook and pens) or whether the prof. teaches from the book (highlighters and/or sticky notes) or if there will be lots of hand-outs (a folder) Anyway, good luck to you!!! Hope it's a great semester for all of us!

I attended the seminar last night, and was very dissapointed to learn that bc/bs of alabama would not cover lap band- only gastric bypass. I am on my parent's insurance, because I am still in college and only 20. So anyway, my mother actually said that she would finance it if that's what I really needed to lose weight and be healthy. I was quite suprised by this, because she (the yo-yo dieter queen) has always told me that I could lose the weight on my own if I really tried. I really don't want my parents to take out a 15,000 dollar loan for me, especially when I'll be in college and basically leaning on them for financial support. So, we called my Dad's office to see what insurance they have, and it's United Healthcare!! And they cover it! So now I just have to wait for January (when the insurance will become effective) to get here and start the whole process. I probably will wait until mid-march to get the actual surgery, because of school. I am so excited though!!! Anyone have any tips for these few preliminary months?? Sorry this is so long! You're a trooper if you made it here

Oh my goodness. I was just about to post something about this. I feel like you too, and tell myself that the weight is why. I have friends, and even a GREAT boyfriend who loves me just the way I am, but at the same time I just feel not good enough. I feel like I am sooo different from everyone else most of the time, and I feel so uncomfortable in social situations. I feel so uncomfortable about being fat, and feel like other people are uncomfortable around me. I really hate it.

Anyone else had this experience? My classes start back on Monday so I thought I'd treat myself to a few new outfits. I love to shop, it makes me quite happy:) Today is the first time in a while, though, that I have been clothes shopping. I usually stick to purses, shoes, and accesories since they always fit, ya know? Well my mother and I tackled 5 stores, and came back out without one single piece of clothing (I did buy a book, though!) It was quite depressing, everything that is cute is always too small, and the things that fit are few and far between and "not me" most of the time. Anyway, after tonight, I KNOW that I have to do this!! I have to lose this weight! I can not go around the rest of my life getting upset over clothes that don't fit.

Oh my gosh! Thank you guys so much for the encouraging words. I really can not wait until this whole process starts. Although, mentally I still can't fathom not eating a huge bowl of mint chocolate chip ice cream at least once a week, from what all of you said I will not care, and that makes it so much easier to anticipate the change. You guys are the best

Thanks for the feedback, that was quick! Shackdog, I understand how it works, but my personal issue is I am scare of not being SATISFIED with the "right" food and "less" food. That's amazing weight loss! I can only hope to be that sucessful! Edie---The people at the chinese restaurant have my drink order before I even sit down. Now, that is sad

Ok, I am pre-op, actually pre-everything (I will attend a semiar on the 24th) but have learned alot from just reading around on the internet. The only thing that is keeping me a bit weary of jumping right into getting the band is having to give up food. I am actually mourning food. I am emotional eater to say the least. Every emotion leads to me eating. Happy, sad, angry, excited. It's what I do. It's also the core of every family celebration. I am so scared that I won't be able to "let go" of eating so much. I'm just looking for some support from somebody that has/had similar issues with food. How did yall handle it?

I've been lurking around here for a few days now, and have finally decided to introduce myself. I am 20 years old and am scheduled to attend a seminar on August 24th. I am excited and SCARED all at the same time. I am so glad to read everyone's experiences and how positive they are. I have been overweigt almost all my life, and am at the heavisest I have ever been!!! Anyway, I can't wait to get to know everyone better! :wave: