kca1fan 326 Posted December 26, 2012 Hi my name is Corky I am 46 years old on Dec 19 my surgeons nurse called to say NE medicaid had approved my lap band surgery. I will know my surgery date on Jan 3rd. Can't be soon enough I am so ready for this. I currently weigh around 340 lbs. I have been overweight all my life. I have stage 2 or 3 COPD (depends what Dr you talk to) so losing weight is even more crucial now then ever. I have been on diets and failed since 3rd grade. I have lost as much as 70 lbs just to gain it back. I have been on this site daily since the day I found it was approved and am really glad it is here. Looking forward to my new life. 4 Cattitude, kll724, MiniMi and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acolebr1 18 Posted December 26, 2012 I am happy for you. And this is a great support group. Keep sharing...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
melynie 10 Posted December 26, 2012 Congrats! That is the best gift. Good luck with everything Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kll724 3,055 Posted December 26, 2012 Hi Corky, what a magnificent Christmas present! Hurray and join us anytime. welcome. Karen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLORIDAYS 3,040 Posted December 26, 2012 what wonderful news.... I can relate. I was on my first diet at aged 10. I remember my mother going to this dr who shot her up with some kind of cow's urine or something and he thought it would be safe for me too. I can remember my mother cutting up meat and veggies for me to take to school to eat.... Mine is a life long battle but I really feel I have found the life save I needed. 1 binab reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
**IP~LB** 279 Posted December 26, 2012 Woohoo......what a great gift!!! I am so happy for you!! This is going to change your life!! Be good to yourself!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
binab 50 Posted December 26, 2012 Congratulations! It's been an amazing journey so far and I wish you well!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joni2 27 Posted December 26, 2012 Keep the positive attitude going and remember this is the start of a new life. Put the past failures behind and forget them. You can do it just for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2013bandgirl 4 Posted December 26, 2012 Congrats and good luck! Pam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
