Hi, I am new here - made the decision though!

JustaGirl · September 24, 2008

Hi,

I am going to get the lap band. I had thought about it for over a year, lost some weight, 30 kg on my own almost 2 years ago and then put it back on. The story of my life. That was my last try. At the time I told myself if I didn't suceed I would get the lap band. I was doing really well cause the thought of the band scared me.

So, I have spoken to a specialist I see regarding my chronic medical illness (don't want to say what it is just yet) and he is happy for me to have the lap band which is great.

Now I am waiting to hear from a surgeon as well. I did have an appointment for Dr Watson but decided I wanted to go elsewhere.

So, now I am working extra days at work to get the money for out of pocket expenses.

I am hoping to get it done in the 3rd week of November, I have 2 weeks off work then which I can stretch to almost three.

I am not too worried about the surgery, I have had lap surgery before and was fine.

Now I have made the decsion I need to give up smoking real fast. :rolleyes2: I am trying to do the cut down and stop thingy and have got some nicotine replacement stuff.

Sunwyse · September 24, 2008

Hi Justagirl,

I gave up smoking years ago with the nicotine Patches when you still had to get a doctor's prescription for them!! They didn't stop the cravings, but did the take edge off so my will power could do the rest. I did give up too. Not permanently that time, but the second time I used Patches I succeeded. Its been about 6 years now since I smoked and I know I never will again.

Congrats on the decision to have the surgery. I decided to Feb last year, then changed my mind. Decided to again in October and took out health insurance just for this reason. Again I decided not to and let the insurance slip for a few months. Luckily, I was able to make up back payments so my waiting period is up 18 October and I can be done after that. Its been a very long wait, but I'm finally here.

I've also had lap surgery before for gallbladder removal *sigh* weight issues are not fun, especially with PCOS and an anxiety disorder with borderline paranoia!! - Basically, I just think everyone is talking about my weight lol.

Glad to have you on board.

JustaGirl · September 24, 2008

I got a message back from the surgeon I have decided to go with and he is going to get me in for an appointment early next week. :rolleyes2: I just have to get a referral from my GP and am still waiting for my medicare card as I got my purse stolen about a month ago. I'm ringing them both in the morning, otherwise, I'll have to make the appointment for the week after next which still isn't too bad I suppose. My GP is on holidays. I was going to go with Dr Watson but have changed my mind. I had an appointment to see him in November.

I've 4 ciggies left and then I am going to transfer to the nicotine lozenge and gum I have. I really have to just sweat it out. I've given up before and can stop for a few days when necessary, like when I went to Hong Kong with my mum and dad, I didn't smoke for 5 days.

Work is the hardest though and I am working friday.

Sunwyse · September 24, 2008

Go into a medicare office on Saturday morning (or at lunch time if you can) and get a temporary card. Its really just a piece of paper with your details on it. That will do til the card comes through.

Good luck with everything.