Howdy doooo

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Hi there, everyone.

I'm just starting off on my LapBand adventure. I have spoken to my PCM, who suggested banding. I initially recoiled from the idea, but the more I read and thought, the more I started to really find encouragement in the idea. And now I'm completely convinced this is the way to go. I submitted my application this morning to the Washington University Department of Bariatric Surgery. They'll contact me when my application is reviewed and approved, and they'll get me started on where I need to be. I'm an Army wife, using TriCare Prime. I've heard a few varying experiences regarding what TriCare requires for approval, so we'll see what they ask of me when the time comes.

I'm 5' tall and 234 pounds. I had my second child 7 months ago. With my first child (who is now five) the weight just fell off afterward. This time, not so much. My husband is stationed 1800 miles away, awaiting his deployment to Iraq in 5 months. ::sigh:: I keep myself busy.

I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you, and learn the ropes of LapBand. Cheers!