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[Crystal927 57]

Hey everyone! Been here, snooping on all of the posts as a nonmember while I've been contemplating getting banded. I took the plunge and registered for the seminar June 6 and my first appointment with the surgeon is June 11. I'm so excited. I have loved the support and wealth of information that you all share with each other! I've been taking notes when I read something and think it would be something I may need in the future I've been overweight my whole life, as far as I can remember. I haven't really let it hold me back, I've still done the things I like to do...traveling extensively, maintaining amazing friendships, just living life to the fullest. I'm not afraid of work, even hard work...back in 2010 I worked and worked and lost about 70 lbs while training to do something I never thought possible...a half marathon...and I did it, crossed that finish line and felt on top of the world, unstoppable! Since then, I burned out on the hours a day that I was working out and getting my training miles in. I was up and at the track before sunrise, then headed to work, then to the gym, and two nights a week followed it up with zumba classes, and weekends were designated for my long mileage training. So needless to say I just got burned out. I'm looking to the band for some help and hope that I have as much success as so many of you all have shared about!! Ready to be healthy and happy and truly live with no limits :-D

[ilikebunnies 48]

Welcome Crystal! This environment is so welcoming and friendly, you are in the right place. I am waiting on insurance approval at the moment and looking at mid-June or July for the surgery. Keep us updated on your progress, maybe we will be banded around the same time!

[2muchfun 8,927]

Looking forward to your future posts.

[Crystal927 57]

Thank you both!

My insurance requires the 6 month supervised diet/fitness so I'm looking at more like December/January for actual surgery...But that gives me a really good "head start" on getting things going! Please keep me posted on your approval, date and progress!!

[ilikebunnies 48]

My insurance did require it and then it changed in so hopefully the process will go faster. You have a great attitude and that alone will get you where you want to be,