Newbie from Cali!

[Nicki823 9]

Hey Everyone!

I have been lurking the boards for some time now and have finally decided to introduce myself.

My name is Nicole, I'm 35 and I am the mother of 2 wonderful children. I am currently 246lbs and 5'7" tall with a BMI of 40. I decided to have Lap Band surgery because my kids deserve to have a healthy mom. I made the final decision about the proceedure when I turned 35 and immediately got the ball rolling. I made an appointment with my PCP and my surgeon on 10/10 and 10/11. Both appointments went smoothly and I was sent to the Psychologist. She has given me 3 weeks to follow my 1200 calorie diet and journal my daily food intake and mood/feelings.

In addition to my already active days, I have to add regular aerobic activities! LOL! I walk between 5-7 miles a day for work, I stroller skate with my little one, zumba, bellydance and once in a while, I get to practice with my roller derby team! Now, Since I need a regular activity that I can do without any real organization, I will be starting the C25K program!

My next appointment with the Psych is on 11/8 and I'm actually looking forward to it!

My insurance is through my job and the proceedure will be done there as well. Unfortunately, I should've decided to have this done last year, my insurance would've covered it 100%! Now it's only 50! (Thanks contract negotiations!) I have been told, that from your first appointment to surgery is usually about 2 months total!

Well, I guess that's it. I can hardly wait to join you!

Nicole

[Corrigan 75]

Good to meet you Nicole. We all should have done this before, but at least we've finally

done it. Hope you find everything you're looking for.

[kljustin 0]

Morning, Kim

I’m 33 I have three kids live in Cali

I haven’t got my surgery I go tomorrow , I was told by a co worker to look for a on line support group, I’m glad I did. I’m 253 lbs and would like to lose 80-90 lbs I have been struggling wit h my weight since I was six teen. My insurance is paying 100% for my surgery. I started looking into to weight lost surgery a couple months ago dieting for me stop working about a year ago and my health started decreasing with life treating illness it’s very important to lose the weight. My BMI is about 39.5 can’t wait to start the journey

[achiever2012 1]

Good Luck tomorrow. I just submitted on Thursday and am waiting to hear back. Please keep us posted!!

Morning, Kim

I'm 33 I have three kids live in Cali

I haven't got my surgery I go tomorrow , I was told by a co worker to look for a on line support group, I'm glad I did. I'm 253 lbs and would like to lose 80-90 lbs I have been struggling wit h my weight since I was six teen. My insurance is paying 100% for my surgery. I started looking into to weight lost surgery a couple months ago dieting for me stop working about a year ago and my health started decreasing with life treating illness it's very important to lose the weight. My BMI is about 39.5 can't wait to start the journey

[achiever2012 1]

Hi Nicole,

My insurance required 6 months of weight loss, exercise, and classes. After exactly 6 months I have been able to submit my results to the insurance co. I have already jumped through a lot of hoops for this procedure and I don't have a surgery date yet. I'm praying for a December surgery. I submitted on Thursday 10/27.

I look forward to walking this journey with you,

Gina

Hey Everyone!

I have been lurking the boards for some time now and have finally decided to introduce myself.

My name is Nicole, I'm 35 and I am the mother of 2 wonderful children. I am currently 246lbs and 5'7" tall with a BMI of 40. I decided to have Lap Band surgery because my kids deserve to have a healthy mom. I made the final decision about the proceedure when I turned 35 and immediately got the ball rolling. I made an appointment with my PCP and my surgeon on 10/10 and 10/11. Both appointments went smoothly and I was sent to the Psychologist. She has given me 3 weeks to follow my 1200 calorie diet and journal my daily food intake and mood/feelings.

In addition to my already active days, I have to add regular aerobic activities! LOL! I walk between 5-7 miles a day for work, I stroller skate with my little one, zumba, bellydance and once in a while, I get to practice with my roller derby team! Now, Since I need a regular activity that I can do without any real organization, I will be starting the C25K program!

My next appointment with the Psych is on 11/8 and I'm actually looking forward to it!

My insurance is through my job and the proceedure will be done there as well. Unfortunately, I should've decided to have this done last year, my insurance would've covered it 100%! Now it's only 50! (Thanks contract negotiations!) I have been told, that from your first appointment to surgery is usually about 2 months total!

Well, I guess that's it. I can hardly wait to join you!

Nicole