I'll Be 21 In November... Im Getting Banded Sept 26Th. Any Advice?

[Katie S. 8]

Im so nervous & excited at the same time!

[contrabanded 18]

I started out doing research on Youtube. Look for names newtoy4kt, bandedwendy, abandarina and some others. These are good points of reference, especially for successes! From what I can tell on here, people are very helpful and knowledgeable so far. Have you introduced yourself in the introductions section?

[Erin O'Donnell 61]

Im so nervous & excited at the same time!

Hi! I turned 20 in June and got my Lapband on August 13th. I felt exactly the same! Nervous and excited and slightly overwhelmed! But what helped me the most was reading forums on this site/app and watching YouTube videos of successful banders the people on YouTube that the person above me listed are definitely great to watch! Watching their videos and Actually seeing the process and their success is very encouraging! I am no where near as far along in the process as those youtubers but I, too, have a channel all about my journey so far with Lapband if you're interested here's the link to one of my first videos:

I hope I could help a little bit! If you have any more questions about anything you can totally ask me and hopefully I can be helpful lol!

Good luck with your surgery!

[Katie S. 8]

Thanks girls! I haven't even thought of watching YouTube videos! How much weight have u lost since being banded in August?

[lawson 14]

Good luck!! It is hard work.... remember that the band is a tool and you still have to work hard and limit what you take in!

[Erin O'Donnell 61]

I've lost 25 pounds since I was banded in August

[Katie S. 8]

Thats awesome! Congrats

[contrabanded 18]

omg one more day for you! good luck!!

[Katie S. 8]

Thanks! Im excited!

[contrabanded 18]

be sure to update me how the surgery went and how you're feeling. I will be anxiously awaiting your reply

[Katie S. 8]

I will! Have u been banded yet?

[contrabanded 18]

Nope, still doing the supervised diet and exercise required by my insurance. Have 2 mos. left before I can submit a claim for approval and so I am super curious to see how your experience goes to kind of compare it to how mine will be or prepare myself! If everything plays out okay I will be approved end of November/December.

[Katie S. 8]

Yeah I had to do that for six months & it took them like 7 weeks to approve it. So hopefully yours goes fast! I will keep u updated

[contrabanded 18]

Who is your insurance through?

[Katie S. 8]

Blue cross blue shield