Introducing Myself... Newly Considering Lap Band Surgery

[adagray 1]

Just want to say Hi and introduce myself. I'm starting to consider lapband surgery and this seems like a great place to learn more. Here's a little about myself...

* I'm 39, 5'5", 220 pounds, had high blood pressure my entire adult life, just found out I have high cholesterol too now. I feel like diabetes is just around the corner and I'm bummed out.

* My mom had the complete metabolic syndrome including diabetes. She got the lapband one year ago and has lost almost 100 pounds. I am sad that she struggled her whole life w/weight and didn't get this help until her 60s.

* I've been on every diet under the sun. Last attempt was WW, lost about 45 pounds over two years. I lose soooooo slow. Then, fell off the wagon, and gained it all back last year. Arrrrrghghghghhghghghhghgh!!!

* A couple months ago, I was diagnosed depressed/anxiety disorder and am now on Lexapro which is helping a lot w/that. BUT, I have no motivation to go on another 'diet'. I just feel like it will all eventually come back anyway and I hate being HUNGRY all the time.

Maybe lapband is the answer for me too???? I just don't want to be hungry all the time and worried about my weight and health all the time. So, does lapband make you less hungry really??? I guess that is a stupid question. That is the whole point of it, right. :cursing:

[samom 0]

Hi I am also considering having this done for similar reasons - have you been approved through your insurance?

[adagray 1]

Hi I am also considering having this done for similar reasons - have you been approved through your insurance?

Not yet, but I looked up info (I have Aetna) and looks like it should be covered. I probably still have to do a physician supervised weightloss program (3-6 months according to what I read). I'm OK w/that, though. I probably need a 'cooling off' period to make sure this is really what I want anyway.