My name is Lesia (pronounced Lisa), and I was banded on 8/20/10. I started this journey last year, but with my BMI (right at 39), I needed co-morbidities that I didn't have. So I dropped it.
I looked into it again in Jun, went to the doctor;s seminar, scheduled a sleep study. I do have sleep apnea, but it isn;t bad enough, according to my insurance. Hubby and I talked and decided to do selfpay.
I had my first appt with the doctor on 8/4, then back on 8/16 to schedule surgery for 8/20.
I'm doing pretty good with the liquid part, but it sure is boring. My belly is still swollen, but the pain is way better today. Still taking it easy, though.
I did read here a lot before deciding to do the surgery, you guys have lots of info, thanks.