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Hello banders and fellow banders-to-be! I started the lap-band process (again) in September of this year. I have BCBSIL, I just finished my 6 month doctor supervised diet (which BCBSIL no longer requires as of February). I believe my surgeons office sent my paperwork in to insurance today, I am super anxious and excited! I am 25 and I (reluctantly admit that I) weigh 327 pounds. I have (untreated) high blood pressure and severe sleep apnea...and since it runs in my family, I believe type 2 diabetes is knocking on my door. I work full time, live with my wonderful boyfriend and two cats and I am so ready to do this. I used to be an athlete (track, tennis & soccer in high school) and once I graduated, the weight piled on. I want to be able to do the things I used to take for granted. I want to swim, play with my niece and nephew, sleep without a cpap and not have to worry about whether or not I can fit in a chair. I can't wait to get this journey underway. Good luck everyone!

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