New girl from Northern Cali

[Stephy5 33]

Hi everyone, My name is Stephanie and I live in Mendocino Co in California. I am 40 years old, a mother of 3 and married for 20 years.

So my story is like so many others. I can lose the weight but can't keep it off. I have been against most weight loss surgeries for my own personal reasons . My doc has been trying to have me get band for 3 years but my insurance wouldn't approve. Well I have new insurance and they will approve(hopefully) with my knee, foot and hip pain, borderline blood pressure issues and just flat feeling yucky. I have decided to have lapband surgery. I have had all my tests done, got all my medical records and now I am just waiting for my nutrionist appt and to lose 19 more lbs and than we will submit to the insurance. I have done tons and tons of research, have several friends who have had great success and even some who have had no success. I am exicted and nervous but ready for the new adventure in my life. Glad to be here with all of you.

Thanks Stephanie

[Kana 0]

Hi Stephanie,

My name is Rina from Sacramento CA, I'm also needing to lose weight for the surgery 10 lbs. to be exact. I am very anxious and want to have this surgery. I'm at the point where I have decided to do the lap-band. At first the gastric-bypass seemed better, but I see way many more risks with gastric-bypass.

I wish you all the luck in the world!!

Take Care

[Stephy5 33]

Hi Kana,

So I have a surgeon here, but my insurance is probably going to require a Center of excellence. Who are you going to use? I am looking at using someone over in the Sac area.

Thanks and good luck

Stephanie