Hi Y'all!!Newbie here.(in planning phase)

[hairdresserchic 0]

Hi!!I am a 34 yr old SAHM of two toddlers!! I am at 301 lbs. I have been over 100 lbs over weight for about 15 yrs now. I have pcos, hypothyroid, fibromyalgia, anterior knee syndrome, bulging discs, degenerative disc disease, heel spurs, etc. I have flip-flopped several times between gastric bypass and lap band. I was told by a surgeon that with pcos and hypothyroid, i would have a hard time losing with the lap band. But the bypass seems very scary to me. I know I will have to work with my band and I'm very willing to do that. I am so excited about starting a new life. I am way too young to feel the way I do.

My DH started a new job in jan and new insurance starts May 1. We just found out that his company has an exclusion for WLS in their policy!!

Now I'm planning on going to Puerto Vallarta to see Dr Joya. Anyone have any experience with him?

I hope I am making the right decision!! I look forward to learning from all of you and sharing this exciting journey!!!:wave:

[juliegeraci 7]

Welcome to lapband talk forum. Congrats on making this life changing decision. Julie