BiPolar and Lap Band

[Johnny51R 0]

I have been diagnoised with Bi Polar and depression, anixety for 13 years now. I take my meds and I'm overweight. I also have diabetes, high cholestrol and asthma and reflux. I want to loose weight and I've tried regular diets but it never works. I have started the procedure. I just did my X-ray, Psh evaluation and deitician on Thursday. I'm just waiting to hear back from my insurance. I will be having the surgery in December 2008. I'm excited and nervous too. I have a lot of people supporting me and I'm ready to loose my weight. I'm depressed alot because of my weight.

I love horses, me and my 10 year old daughter raise and train colts. We halter break them and get them used to leading and touching. We love it. I want to loose weight so I can be with my daughter and feel good and I also would like to see my grandchildren one day.

I have United healthcare insurance and it pays 90% until 12/31/2008 and then only 80% after 1/1/2009, so I'm getting it done by then end of the year.

My Dr. is Ikram Kureshi at Texoma Medical Center in Denison, Tx.

Edited November 15, 2008 by Johnny51R

[Goalwatcher 0]

How wonderful that you're going through with this! Welcome.

If you ever need support directly related to your Bipolar, there's a whole section on Mental Health and the Lap Band on here. Here's the link Mental Health and Lapband Life - Lap Band Surgery and Lap Band Discussion Forum . In fact, the last thread on there was written by someone with Bipolar who was getting the band!

Best wishes to you!