November Sugery..So ready to started new!

[lashonda23 0]

Hello,

My name is LaShonda and I am a 24 year old single mother who weighs 388 lbs. I have been researching the LAP-BAND®® for about 14 months now...and recently have gone through some steps in getting it over the last couple of months. I started my journey with the idea that this might be an easy road for me, but I have come to realize that it is not. However I have prayed about it and have come to the conclusion that this is what I want to do. I started in at 403 lbs the heaviest I have ever been, since then I have tried numerous diet pills and diets. But with my High blood pressure there is not a lot of things I can take.

Good news is I have lost 15 lbs and plan to lose more, also I have attend a seminar and my psych evaluation is in July. After I see Dr. Williams I can then have my insurance approved and make a consult visit with Hurley bariatic clinic.

Seminar date: 6/9/2010

Psych visit: 7/14/2010

Start Weight:403 lbs

Goal weight: 185 lbs

current weight: 388 lbs

This was the first post I ever posted in this was back in july. I am so proud to say that I can now post

Seminar date: 6/9/2010

Psych Visit:7-14-10

Consultation:9-13-10

Insurance Approval: 6-1-10

Nutrition visit: 10/4/10

Pre Admissions: 10/27/10

Surgery:11/11/2010

I am so very happy that I have made it this far and can not wait until I become banded so I can make this extra change in my life progess. This has been a long road but this is only the beginning.

[jensmallwood 0]

Congratulations on having a date, LaShonda! You're right-- having a Lap-Band does not make this road "easy" at all, though it can make things easier if you're committed to taking this particular path.

Congrats again!

[emjay 8]

Congratulations LaShonda...I wish you every success! It's not easy, but if you commit yourself to it, you will do fine. It's going to be a great November for you!