Introduction

Misty · November 22, 2003

Hi Everyone! :wave:

Misty is a name I've made up. I've been around the boards before, but feel the need to remain annonomous for now. I've been reading and researching various procedures for 2 years roughly. It's been a difficult decision for me to make, but I'm please to have finally made it.

I'm 29, married, mother of 2 children. I'm 254 lbs. on a 5'4" frame. I have finally come to the decision that the lapband is the best option for me. I need to lose weight for health reasons but just can't bring myself to the methods of weight loss/maintaince I've used in the past (excessive exercise and starvation).

The problem is... My husband is unemployed and we are currently uninsured. So until he becomes employed I'm stuck in limbo knowing what I finally want but unable to pursue it. Any suggestions? I'm really hoping I'm one of those that get things to happen fast once I'm actually able to start. A girl can dream can't she?

Rab607 · November 22, 2003

Hi Misty,

Your in a tough situation with no insurance and your husband being unemployed. My only advice to you is to keep reading on this site and others and arm yourself with as much information as possible. When the time comes and your able to move forward in the process you will be ready. Have you chosen a Doc? Most dont charge for the informational sessions they offer....I would attend a few of those now, decide on the Doc you want then learn everything you need to know about what that Doc requires pre-op. Then when the time comes, you'll be ready to go and there wont be anything to hold you back. Good luck to you.....

Joann

Dr. Valin 07/18/03

307/248/170

JimmyC · November 23, 2003

Hey Misty

Getta a new Husband !

JimmyC

Sunni · November 23, 2003

Hi Misty,

Welcome to the forums~

Hope your hubby finds something soon (with great benefits) and your able to start on your WLS journey.

Keep us posted on how your doing, Take Care

Bonnie

12-03-03

Dr Ronnie Keith

OKC, OK

Alexandra · November 23, 2003

Jimmy, I sure hope you just forgot to use a smiley and didn't mean that comment the way it sounded!

Misty, that is indeed a tough situation, but I definitely don't recommend divorce as a solution. I hope your husband (or you?) can find something with benefits soon.

Reading about other people's band journeys is particularly hard when one seems to be up against a dead end. But circumstances can change quickly, and here's hoping that they do for you!!

jadrad7 · November 23, 2003

I would sign up with a couple of doctors, since it takes almost a year before you get any real action, you may have insurance by then....you can always delay if not. I didnt get charged for any pre-surgery workshops either.

JimmyC · November 23, 2003

Dearest Alexandra : Ima one of a rare breed thats lives my life with much Humor and a very Light Heart. With that said , itsa always my intent to help minimize ones problems or sorrows by making light of their given "ruff road" --- there's always another traveler w / a rougher journey.

C'mon -- were all just only FAT here- thats all, and with the LP - we gotta chance .

Misty , YOU WILL find a way !!!!!!!!

:D :eek: :mad: JimmyC :) :)