New to the board

August 14, 2003

Hi all, found this site by accident but I am very impressed and Enlightened and I am pretty sure I have changed my mind from the rny to the lap band.

I am 35 years old and have 3 crazy kids and have been married for 12 years to a very understanding and loving man. I have been overweight (now 278 at 5'3 ) all my life and started researching wls in 2000 after my last child was born.

My pcp was very supportive but I got scared again then and opted not to go to the consult. Now that my kids are getting so active I find it hard to keep up with them or do the kinds of things they want to do.

I have hypertension, insulin resistance, depression, urinary incontinence, arthritis in my hip and knee.

I really like the idea of the lap band the more I read. Also if we have to self pay it will not put such a burden on our budget.

Thank you for all your great information and of course GO GREENBAY PACKERS :straight

Lulu · August 14, 2003

From one Packer fan to another, best of luck on this new journey! I'm really excited about this procedure; most of the pre-op appointments are cared for and then it's the "wait & see" portion with the insurance company. Can't wait to get a date for the surgery.

shellyj · August 14, 2003

Go Titans!!!!!

Just had to through that in there!!!!

Good luck on you journey(s) the hardest part is the waiting! i am scheduled for surgery 8-18-03 Monday!!!! this site is wonderful and will answer alot of your questions and give you lots of support! its always nice to know the folks here KNOW what you are going through!

michelle

Lioness81970 · August 14, 2003

It's REALLY nice to see some other people from WIsconsin on here. I am in Milwaukee, where are you? I go for my consult on 9/22 - I am both excited and scared at the same time.

JC_GODOLPHINS · August 18, 2003

Well, good luck to you all. My new birthdate will be on 8-29-03. I am so anxious it is killing me.

Go Packers - learn as much as you can, you'll see this place can probably offer as much info as your surgeons office. It's also a great place for support.

Lulu - the time will go by faster than you think. Call and ask about the status, don't just sit and wait.

Shelly - right now you are on your journey. GOOD LUCK, and we all hope and pray you come out okay, w/o complications.

Lioness - you have a long road ahead of you. Be patient, and persistent.

And last but not least, Ricky Williams and the Dolphins ROCK!!!