Hi Everyone!

[MsBelinda 0]

My name is Belinda (as you can tell). I'm new to this site and am finally ready to do something about my weight. For years I have watched my friends lose with due to gastic bypass and lap band and finally - the light bulb went off. I got the name of a great surgeon and had my first consult last week. He told me that because my bmi is 40, I am morbidly obese...and finally, it sunk in. I am really obese. It's funny how my mind told me for years that I"m not that big. Despite the pictures and the rolls, that say otherwise.

Well anyway, enough about that. Dr. told me that I had to fulfill all these other consults and it will be about 3 months. I was so lost at the appointment, but I did ask questions. I am eligible for the gastric bypass and lap band but I'm going for the lap band. Less invasive. I made all my appointments but was surprised to know that the nutritionist's appt. is a series of 3...and I finish them. How soon after that is the surgery scheduled?

So far I have the appts lined up, sent a request for my all of my referrals and watching the board and rooting for all of you. I'm excited and wonder why it took so long for this lightbulb to go off. Oh well. Better late than never.

Thanks for listening!

Edited March 5, 2010 by MsBelinda
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[RavenClaw779 2]

After 20 years of struggling with my ever increasing weight, I told myself at the beginning of 2009 that if Ihadn't amde significant progress by the end of the year I was going to pursue lap-banding. My light bulb went off in October 2009 and here I am being banded on Tuesday(3/9)!

Good Luck!

[MsBelinda 0]

Hi Jax and thanks for responding. Just want to say that I'm excited for you and wish you much luck on Tuesday. Keep us posted and good luck!

[jensmallwood 0]

Welcome, Belinda- and congrats on beginning your Lap-Band journey!!

This is a great place to ask questions and see successes. When you get a chance, go look at the "general discussion" forum-- there's a "sticky" thread at the top of before and after pictures. VERY motivational!

[lionsll 0]

Hello Everyone, and Belinda good luck on your journey. I too thought about the band several years ago and finally decided this year to do something about it. I will be banded on March 11th..

Question for everyone else, how do you get the weight ticker at the bottom of the screen?

Take Care,

Lorraine

[btrieger 21]

Question for everyone else, how do you get the weight ticker at the bottom of the screen?

Ask and ye shall receive. Check out this link and let me know if you still need help: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f17/ticker-tutorial-pictures-41782/

Good luck.

[BetsyB 9]

Welcome, Belinda!

The timing of surgery depends on your insurance and your doctor's schedule. I, too, had a three-month nutrition supervision. After that, it took about 3 weeks for insurance approval; it was near the holidays, or I suspect it would have been faster. The holidays also pushed back my surgery date a bit; from first appointment to OR, it took just over 5 months.

Your mileage may vary, though!

[stargate713 0]

Hi! I'm in South jersey too...my date is March 31. Please feel free to contact me any time! Best of luck with your journey :biggrin: