Scared/New to forum.Anyone from NC?

[mandie175lbs 5]

Hello,

My name is Mandie. I am from Roxboro, NC. I am 37 years old. I have a 15 year old daughter and I just got engaged Valentines Day of this year.

I am 681/2 tall and weigh 236lbs. I turned in my application just yesterday to have the lap band surgery. I am so tired of struggling with this weight! It has been a constant struggle since the birth of my daughter in 1995.

I pray that my insurance company will let me have this surgery.

Is anybody familiar with Blue Cross/Blue Shields (Teachers and State Employees) Insurance? Are they going to make it hard for me to proceed with this surgery? Any experiences?

I wish everyone the best of luck on this journey. Congratulations to you guys who have been through this and are enjoying the life that was meant for you to have.

[kiwiluver 2]

Hey Mandie, Pete here from Greensboro. I worked 7 years of my career in Yanceyville before retirement. I have Blue Cross/Blue Shields Teachers and State Employees insurance and had no issues getting improved, but I have co-morbidities. I think this is important as well as a certain BMI. I do not know what that is, but your healthcare provider will. I also have another insurance policy from my wife's work. I know it is important to keep all appointments and to complete everything in a timely manner. I hope this helps, I was banded last Monda at Westley Long in Greensboro, so far so good. I have no idea what I have lost, but I have lost. I don't run to the scale every five minutes because I know if I haven't lost what I think I should in my mind's eye, I will be disapointed. Lotsa information on here, I take it all in, and if it fits within the parameters of what my healthcare team has told me, I use it, if not I don't. I am determined not to deviate from what they have told me. Me giving me advice about my weight is what got me in this position. The main thing is I get support here. Don't be scared, your not alone anymore, you can do it!

[mandie175lbs 5]

Congrats on your surgery. I also use to work in Yanceyville. I was a Correctional Officer for 3 years. Thanks for the support. I am anxiously waiting! I hope my insurance company is a nice to me as they were to you:) Take care and keep us posted.

Edited April 6, 2010 by mbwalker
spelling