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Hey! Im starting at 362 pounds, BMI of 53.5 @ 5'9". Very excited to start the process!

Hey Anne! We're in the same boat i can tell. I'm only 20 years old yet I've been bigger(not so much fat)as long as i can remember. I chose the Lap-band over everything else due several factors, mainly it being removable and adjustable. I literally get scared when i think of all of the bad things that could happen to me like heart disease, bone and joint problems, etc. I try to think positive and even set some goals. I want to be able to fit into a wet suit to ride a jet ski, i want to ride roller coasters and be able to fit into clothing at regular department stores! The best thing you can do is show a need for a weight lose surgery. I've heard of alot of insurance companies deny people recently due to the popularity of weight lose surgery now. For someone like me that is 5'9", 362 pounds with a BMI of 53.5, should be easy. Just keep faith that you might get it. *I haven't had the procedure yet, soon i hope.

I'd be nervous too, but you'll be fine. Its the day you've been looking forward to for a while now. Be excited!

Check with your carrier because some charge roaming and I've also heard per minute, long distance i think. Good luck also!

I'm a big fan of fast food. I haven't been employed in a long time so being able to get jack in the box or McDonalds was way too easy. I'm also a habitual snacker. Those plus zero exercise don't mix and is why im fat.

Hey everyone. I live in the same district as Tom Delay here in Texas! I read about a Texas house member that wanted to pass a few bills such as tax money that is sent to South America and make it where babies from illegals do not get citizenship. As i read further down, the ACLU and house democrats in Texas were already complaining. As a democrat i agree with the bills, and hope they dont get blocked by democrats, it will just make us look bad. We shall see the outcome. http://www.kxan.com/Global/story.asp?S=5727126&nav=0s3d6fQJ As for the rest of the country, the big thing is Iraq. If we can do something better then it will just pave the way for a democrat president in 2008. I just have to keep reminding my fellow democrats, "look who put you into office." MANY of the races were very close to republicans so we better not get soft.