Starting the Process

[Debbydo 0]

Hi everyone,

I'm excited, nervous and completely fed up with being overweight. I started the process last week with a surgical consultation and will be going for an endoscopy next week. I'm glad to see I'm not alone.

Debby

[New Hope 37]

Good luck, Debby! How much weight would you like to lose?

[Debbydo 0]

Well I'm starting at 240 and would like to loose 90-100 lbs. How long ago were you lapped??

I like your weight tracker, how do you do it.

[Iluvharleys 15]

Good Luck with your testing. Please keep us posted on your progress.

[Debbydo 0]

Thanks Betty,

Support is so needed. I haven't told my family or friends of my journey except for my husband. I really do not want outside comments from the size 6 group.

I'm still in the "am I doing the right thing mode". I have been struggling with my weight my whole adult life and since the children, it has been a nightmare at best. I want to be health and fit for my 40th birthday ( thank goodness I have 2 years to get there).

Thanks again for the support.

Debby

[New Hope 37]

Please do a lot of research. The old posts have tons of info.

You're certainly not alone! We've all struggled w/ our weight.

I was banded 5/04. You can click on the ticker tape by our names to go to that website. Then copy and paste it on LBT. There's a thread here about it. If you do a search, it should pull that up for you.

[Debbydo 0]

I've done my fair share of research and I pretty confident the band is the best choice for me. I have the endoscopy this Thursday, not thrilled with the thought of anethesia but it should be quick. Once this test is done we'll have a good sense of how the insurance coverage struggle will be. I am ready to begin my journey. Thanks for letting me share.

[Jammin & Losin 1]

Congratulations on your band decision. sounds like this is what you want and you should go for it. I wish you luck. Let us know how your tests go. You will find lots of old posts with good advice.

[I'llsucceed 1]

Good luck to you- looks like we are the same age & weight all most the same & need to loose the same- LOL Hope you can get your date soon. If you go to the search button at the top of the pg you can search for all kinds of helpful things including how to do the weight charts.

[Debbydo 0]

Thanks for the support. Same age same weight loss goals. That is way tooo funny. Which insurance are you waiting on? I hope your decision comes quickly and favorabily.

How long ago did you start this process??

I was told by my doctors office that the empire plan in New York is pretty good about approvals as long as the documentation is clean. My BMI is in th neighborhood or 35-36 but I have health issues that are getting worse. Way too young for this crap to start happening. I have a 5 and 7 year old to keep up with.

[Debbydo 0]

JAmmin, Your date is approaching quickly. Good luck to you!!!!

[DeLarla 22]

Hey Deb, say an extra "Thank YOU" to the powers that be for guiding you here to LBT. This site is a blessing and you'll meet tons of people holding your hand through the whole process. Good luck to you.

[Debbydo 0]

DeLarla,

Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank You Thank !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am very hapy to surf around this site and see what everyone has to say about life with the Band. 68 and counting - Congrats to you!!!! How many sizes down are you??

[I'llsucceed 1]

Debbydo- I started actually attending meetings & seminars in November 2004. I still go to support groups every month. I had been thinking about WLS for about 2 yrs total. This site has been one of the best things I have ever been a privelage to be apart of. You should think about going to Vegas with everyone. I am hoping to go but am not sure fincially. I have Bluecross/sheild network HMO. Hopefully I will have an answer soon. (please GOD). I was your weight about a month 1/2 ago but have been gaining do to the psych of getting the band & not being able to eat whatever-whenever very soon. I know its soooo stupid to do it but I just can't help myself. I have however started exercising to help combat the extra free for-alls on the cakes & crap. Most will tell you the process from start to finish (depending on insurance) is about 3 to 4 months on average. Stay in touch & we can loose together.

[Debbydo 0]

I'll succeed,

I totally get it!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm doing the same thing. As if I'm saying good bye to old friends. SO Stupid I know

Debby