Hello

[Gayle 9]

My name is Gayle. I am 20 years old from Idaho. I have been struggling with weight for so long, and found out two years ago that I am severely hypothyroid. Even though I am being medicated for that I am having such a hard time losing weight. For me it takes all or nothing, and unfortunately when I work so hard to lose just a few pounds for some reason my mind gives up and doesn't care, and I can't make it care. I am seriously considering the LapBand, going to a seminar this Wednesday.

Any information or stories you guys could tell me about it would be great!

[trystelle 3]

Welcome! Let us know how it goes! Do you have any specific questions?

My name is Gayle. I am 20 years old from Idaho. I have been struggling with weight for so long, and found out two years ago that I am severely hypothyroid. Even though I am being medicated for that I am having such a hard time losing weight. For me it takes all or nothing, and unfortunately when I work so hard to lose just a few pounds for some reason my mind gives up and doesn't care, and I can't make it care. I am seriously considering the LapBand, going to a seminar this Wednesday.

Any information or stories you guys could tell me about it would be great!

[Gayle 9]

Can you tell me what requirements you had to go through for the pre op and how long that took?

[rowekins 1]

Welcome! Each doctor and insurance company requires their own things. My BMI was 48.8 with no comorbidities at the start of my journey. I had to have a psych eval, 6 months of nurse consulting calls, 6 months of pre and post life coach type calls, nutrition seminar. Because my BMI was (is) so high, I didn't have to have a sleep study or other tests I've seen required. My surgeon makes us do a 3 month liver reduction diet (basically lean meat, veggies, and cheese.) There is a lot involved, but if you stay on top of it, everything typically rolls together. I got my referral from my primary doc in August of 2010, and I will be banded sometime in May of this year and I can't wait. Good luck!