Day 1 of weight management program & already Frustrated

You'reGonnaHearMeRoar · September 9, 2013

In order to have lapband Surgery my insurance is making me go through a 13 week wellness & weight managment program.It's going to end up costing me an additional $1250 for the food. The doctor(not my doc) I saw today was even trying to talk me out of the lapband surgery. She said most people are not successful with lapband. I Chose lapband because I have ms & I thought it was a safer surgery. I would love to here from someone with Ms that has been banded. Also if anyone had to complete a weight management program before surgery please feel free to get back to me.#Frustrated

DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! · September 9, 2013

I have MS and I also have the Lap Band.

Losing weight can't and won't cure MS, but for me it has drastically improved my mobility. I have gone from needing a cane just walk around my home to walking 2 miles a day unaided. I feel that losing weight has helped me better deal with the MS symptoms and getting my body as healthy as I can gives me a better chance to fight the disease in the future.

You can be as successful with the Lap Band as you're willing to be. It takes a total lifestyle change and work but it's very possible. I've lost 227 pounds in 19 months and I've never felt better in my adult life. Getting the band has truly given me my life back.

Best wishes.