I'm a newb!

[Crissy8705 0]

So this is my 2nd time around the block going through the lap-band procedure. About 4 years ago I started researching the different types of bariatric surgery and after about 2 years of supervised dieting/pills/ect I decided on the lap-band and the doctor. I was 1 or 2 pre-op appointments away from being able to submit everything to insurance when I had lost my job AND my insurance. So here I am 2 years later going through it all again! All I have left is my Primary care visit, bloodwork, and a stress test/echo. 3 more appointmens scheduled within the next two weeks and I'm done! I've never been more ready for anything in my life. It's been such a long tiring and at times upsetting process. I know it ultimately rests in my insurance's (Amerihealth POS) hands, and that is making me VERY nervous.

As far as health issues, I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 15 and it has only gotten worse over the years. I was also diganosed with sleep apnea with the first round of pre-op appointments. Heart disease and diabetes run deep in my family history. I'm 24 years old and tired of living my life being uncomfortable and overweight. Not to meantion working 10 hours a day is exhausting with the added weight. I've always been overweight, for as long as I can remember, and it's time for a change!

I've been reading a ton of the forums here and there is so much more insight and information then I could have ever imagined. I love knowing there is a community of people there no matter the time or day for help with any question that someone could have!

To our journies!

[Shannon28 26]

Hi Crissy! I hope everything goes smoothly for you and you get approved quickly. I'm sorry about it having to be put on hold but I'm glad your able to get back to it. I wanted this surgery back when I turned 21, I was (and still is) severely overweight. I did a lot of research back then but wasn't ready emotionally plus I wanted to have kids first. Im now 27 (after having two kids) and feel emotionally and physically ready. I don't know how much more research I can possibly do lol. I wish you luck with your primary care visit and your tests and hope that your insurance will be good to you.

So this is my 2nd time around the block going through the lap-band procedure. About 4 years ago I started researching the different types of bariatric surgery and after about 2 years of supervised dieting/pills/ect I decided on the lap-band and the doctor. I was 1 or 2 pre-op appointments away from being able to submit everything to insurance when I had lost my job AND my insurance. So here I am 2 years later going through it all again! All I have left is my Primary care visit, bloodwork, and a stress test/echo. 3 more appointmens scheduled within the next two weeks and I'm done! I've never been more ready for anything in my life. It's been such a long tiring and at times upsetting process. I know it ultimately rests in my insurance's (Amerihealth POS) hands, and that is making me VERY nervous.

As far as health issues, I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 15 and it has only gotten worse over the years. I was also diganosed with sleep apnea with the first round of pre-op appointments. Heart disease and diabetes run deep in my family history. I'm 24 years old and tired of living my life being uncomfortable and overweight. Not to meantion working 10 hours a day is exhausting with the added weight. I've always been overweight, for as long as I can remember, and it's time for a change!

I've been reading a ton of the forums here and there is so much more insight and information then I could have ever imagined. I love knowing there is a community of people there no matter the time or day for help with any question that someone could have!

To our journies!

[CandIL327 0]

So this is my 2nd time around the block going through the lap-band procedure. About 4 years ago I started researching the different types of bariatric surgery and after about 2 years of supervised dieting/pills/ect I decided on the lap-band and the doctor. I was 1 or 2 pre-op appointments away from being able to submit everything to insurance when I had lost my job AND my insurance. So here I am 2 years later going through it all again! All I have left is my Primary care visit, bloodwork, and a stress test/echo. 3 more appointmens scheduled within the next two weeks and I'm done! I've never been more ready for anything in my life. It's been such a long tiring and at times upsetting process. I know it ultimately rests in my insurance's (Amerihealth POS) hands, and that is making me VERY nervous.

As far as health issues, I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 15 and it has only gotten worse over the years. I was also diganosed with sleep apnea with the first round of pre-op appointments. Heart disease and diabetes run deep in my family history. I'm 24 years old and tired of living my life being uncomfortable and overweight. Not to meantion working 10 hours a day is exhausting with the added weight. I've always been overweight, for as long as I can remember, and it's time for a change!

I've been reading a ton of the forums here and there is so much more insight and information then I could have ever imagined. I love knowing there is a community of people there no matter the time or day for help with any question that someone could have!

To our journies!

[CandIL327 0]

YOU WILL BE FINE WE ALL HAVE THE STRESS OF INSURANCE AND THE ADDED WEIGHT BUT REST ASSURE WE ARE ALL THINKING OF YOU AS YOU GOT THROUGH YOUR SURGERY . I HAD MINE DEC 23 OF 2010 AND SLOWLY I HAVE LOST 40 LBS IT WILL HAPPEN YOU ARE A BEAUTIFUL GIRL AND THINGS WILL FALLINTO PLACE AS TIME GOES BY GOOD LUCK

CANDI

[on the way to the new me 18]

Good luck with everything! I have 2 more appointments to go and hopefully an approval coming my way. Good luck on this journey!!!