Hello everyone

[newlifebegins2017 25]

I've been reading on this board for about 3 weeks now. I figured that I might as well join so I can get involved in the great conversations that are going on.

I have struggled with my weight since I was very young. First diet pills were prescribed at the age of 7. So you can say I have dieted my way to where I am now.

I decided to have the lap band surgery after doing a lot of research on it. I started dealing with my insurance company and they gave me a long list of hoops to jump through and told me to plan on being denied at least twice before I would be approved.

I wasn't going to wait that long. I already have complications beginning and I'm weighing in at about 425 right now.

Soooooo, I decided to get the funds and self pay. I have a surgery date of January 20th. I can hardly wait to begin this journey. My liquid pre-op diet starts on December 20th.

My goal weight is somewhere around 150. I am not going to worry too much about that final goal weight. I have a long way to go.

I just turned 40, I'm married to a OTR trucker and we live in Missouri.

I'm glad to be here and look forward to getting to know many of you.

[TQUAD64 9]

Welcome to the forum and best wishes to you with your journey. You will not regret it.