Cat804

I hate to show my ignorance....but what is a pannus? :help: scratching my head....probably not my pannus....cat:guess

Thank you all for your advice and kind words. I guess I thought if I finally made up my mind the gates of paradise should open and nearly naked men should carry me to the operating room to have my bidding done. Dang... really got that wrong didn't I?:faint: I only have two hospitals in driving distance that take my insurance. So next Wednesday I go to number two for the lecture. If I have to go farther than this it could be a problem for me financially. So everyone keep thier fingers crossed for me.:nervous Congratulations Lapbandforlife!!!! I understand what a big goal you have achieved!!!! big hug! thanks everyone for being here...Cat

I have a question for the supersize group. I had a bariatric clinic tell me that they would not do a lap band on anyone over 400 lbs. They would only do by pass. Has anyone else had this happen? I was shocked. Why would they want to do more surgery on basicly a bad surgical candidate? Any feedback would be appriciated. thanks...cat:faint:

I love my pekingese so anything about them. Also candles or anything warm like crochet slippers or throws...I'm already cold natured so I'm only going to be worse when I get banded...grin this is going to be fun!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

I understand where you are coming from. I think part of my fear comes from what might be expected of me. I always need a challenge and have tried to fill my life with them. Since I am currently disabled due to pain and weight I try to help in the community. But I'd like to go back to work doing something fun (and profitable). Then I wonder what people will want from me when I have all this extra energy? Can I live up to expectations,etc? I guess I'm a mess too. Lord knows I have time to think about this. I'm not even banded yet and I expect it will be over a year before I'm at a weight I can work. :eek: Maybe it is just the me afraid of change that is trying to sabatoage this before I even get started? Gee I'm a mess, fear of success, fear of failure and fear of change so let's add fear of starting! :help: Too late, I've made up my mind...band this tummy and let's get this party started! :clap2: thanks for being here....Cat :bolt: :funscale:

Hi, I'm Cat from a tiny town in South Central IN. I've made up my mind to do the lap band. I think I'm ready emotionally and mentally to give up my binging and learn a new lifestyle. Now I just have to see how long it takes to get in to see the doctor and how long for insurance to okay it. I'm so excited to hear all the positive people on here and also the losses from all sizes of banders. I guess I will be starting out in the HUGE catagory and working my way down. I don't think I've been normal BMI in 40 years. I would love to find others in the area that might want to form a support group. I have good support here at home, but I'm betting that it may take another bander to relate to some of it. Thanks for being here! hugs...cat :girl_hug: :angel: :fencing: :wave:

I'm new here but I'm in! I love doing secret santa. :clap2: I'm not banded yet, but I've made up my mind. Now it is time to start the process. Glad you are all here. hugs...cat

Hi, I'm Cathy from south central indiana. I am seriously thinking of getting a lap band. I found this site while doing some research on the web. There is no doubt that I need to lose weight and that I have tried everything and failed. My only question is how well it works and is it worth it. From some of the success stories I see here it looks promising. Hope is something I haven't had for a long time, but I can feel it lifting its head inside me. Thanks for being here. ...Cat