Was given the best Christmas gift ever.

[kca1fan 326]

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.

[acolebr1 18]

I am happy for you. And this is a great support group. Keep sharing......

[melynie 10]

Congrats! That is the best gift. Good luck with everything

[kll724 3,055]

Hi Corky, what a magnificent Christmas present! Hurray and join us anytime. welcome. Karen

[cheryl2586 3,053]

Congrats

[FLORIDAYS 3,040]

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.

[**IP~LB** 279]

Woohoo......what a great gift!!! I am so happy for you!! This is going to change your life!!

Be good to yourself!!

[binab 50]

Congratulations! It's been an amazing journey so far and I wish you well!!

[joni2 27]

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.

[2013bandgirl 4]

Congrats and good luck!

Pam