New, scared, anxious, and ready

[Kami63 215]

Hello all. I am new here. I have never posted on a board, but I figure now is a good time to try. I am awaiting approval for my band. I go for all the DIagnostics tomorrow and I am nervous. There are not many people I am willing to tell, so I don't have many people to talk to about this. You all seem so nice. Someone please wish me luck, this surgery would change my life.

Thanks! Melissa300

Not Banded

Waiting on Insurance approval

306/300/150ish:rain:

Ps: why is it raining all the time. I feel like I am drowning in Texas

[Ange123 0]

hi Melissa

Congratulations on taking the first step towards a new beginning!!!

I have only been banded two weeks friday and allready this has been the best decision I could have ever made!!!

best of luck with your insurance

Ange

[Kami63 215]

Thanks!! I am so glad to hear from someone! This is all so nerve racking, but I know whatever I go through now will all be worth it.

[Sweety 0]

melissa,

congratulations On Your Decision To Be Banded. I Was Also Banded On June 29, And I Would Do It All Over Again. My Recovery Has Been Awesome. This First Month Is All About Healing, But I Am So Ready For This Journey. Best Of Luck To You, And Keep Us Posted On Your Progress.

[Helen 1]

I was banded on the 28th June and I feel wicked. i would say I am a wimp but I have been fine and didnt need pain med's or anything.

it makes you feel really positive, I now know I am now winning the fight to be slim. I have told everyone and anyone I am so proud of my scar's, I dont care what people think I know there will be some who think I have "Cheated" but I dont care. Good luck lets us know how you get on.

Bye:)

[juliegeraci 7]

Hi Melissa, what an exciting time for you. I just wanted you to know I love being banded. It is the greatest thing I've ever done. Congrats on making the decision. Julie

[marnie723 0]

Hi Melissa.

Where are you going for your lapband? I have been going thru AIGB but I am in the process of doing my supervised weight loss to meet the insurance requirements.

[Big As Life 0]

Welcome to Lap Band Talk....I am so excited for you...I hope that all goes well for you and you will be banded in a short while....'

This site is the place to be....You will find lots of info and lots of support...please come back and let us know how you are doing...

[Kami63 215]

Hi Melissa.

Where are you going for your lapband? I have been going thru AIGB but I am in the process of doing my supervised weight loss to meet the insurance requirements.

Marnie723,

I am going to the surgery center of Richardson. How about you?

[Kami63 215]

ALL,

Thaank you all so much for your support. this is a wonderful site. I just found out yesterday that I need to do a stress test and have a 2 hour psych consult! Then they will submit to my insurance. I thought they had already submitted based on the other things I did. I guess they want to send it in all at once so the insurance cannot say that they are missing something. Oh well. I will just trek on!

[wombat712 2]

Melissa,

I wish you the absolute best of luck getting approved! I've been banded for 14 days and I've lost almost 14 pounds so far. I love it!!!!!!! I live in your area (so I'm drowning too!) but I got mine done down in Houston to save money. My insurance doesn't cover weight loss in any shape or form for any reason.

[marnie723 0]

Hi Melissa.

I am in San Antonio. I've done the psych consult & stress tests etc. I can't wait to get this done. I think this will finally be away for me to keep weight off once I lose it. I don't know anyone who has had this done so this site is great to learn lots. The women I spoke to at the clinic have had this done but they are employed there so I feel this way I can get an unbiased opinion on how it is.

[DanielleDeeAnne 0]

girl you will do great! its not painful and its changed my life in 2 and a half months be brave i didnt tell anyone but my mom at first now i dont care who knows lol i feel great and i look so much better too

[Kami63 215]

Hi Melissa.

I am in San Antonio. I've done the psych consult & stress tests etc. I can't wait to get this done. I think this will finally be away for me to keep weight off once I lose it. I don't know anyone who has had this done so this site is great to learn lots. The women I spoke to at the clinic have had this done but they are employed there so I feel this way I can get an unbiased opinion on how it is.

Marnie723,

Where are you in the process? Do you hava a date yet? I have spoken to a lot of people. I always get the same answer. That this is a tool and you have to follow the rules or you will stay big. I have a coworker that stopped getting fills and she gained ALL of her initial weight back. She is so non-chalant about it. SHe said the other day " Oh I think I am ready for a fill, but I don't know, I sure am gonna miss my food!" I just don't understand! THe people on this site have great information. I am so happy that I found it:clap2:

[Kami63 215]

ALL,

Thank you all again for your replies. I am so anxious to get this over with. The girls in my office said that there is no way in hell that they would deny me because I have so many problems stacked up from being overweight. This year has been especially hard for me, so I am ready for a change.