New-B...and a may bandster!

[~*leeann*~ 0]

Hello all...Im new to the forum, (as you can probably tell from my lack of photos etc). Im a 27yo wife and mom of 1 beautiful 3 yr old daughter, from Dallas, TX. I went with my cousin to a seminar in March...and had been thinking about Lap-band for a while. My insurance doesnt cover it....so I never really thought any more about it. Last year I was told I am pre-diabetic. (Both my parents have TypeII)...and going through insulin resistance. ACK! Last Wednesday I finally just said..."hrmm....I will go ahead and do the initial consultation..." come to find out I have pretty high blood pressure...and other "small" issues that I had are now getting worse. So on Thursday I called and got approved for financing and by Friday I scheduled my surgery date.

Surgery is scheduled for May 20th....Pre-op the 19th. I start my 2 week diet in 2 days. I am so nervous. I keep reading everything I can about complications...so that I can be a little more educated and perhaps learn from other peoples' experiences. I am starting to feel the anxiety and nervousness of the surgery take its toll. The dr I am using is a little more expensive than some of the others around...but my cousin is good friends with someone who has used him...and has nothing but GREAT things to say. So I think the extra money is worth it.

I look forward to all that we will go through together....and look forward to the support this site can give us!

~*leeann*~

**I will be sure and update my profile soon!**

[SpideyMom 1]

Hi, Leeann! Welcome to the mayo Banditos! I'm also insulin resistant and have been taking glucophage (diabetes med) for 8 1/2 years even though I'm not diabetic. It's time for me to stop that game. Good for you for taking charge of it early!!!

I agree, it's worth it to pay more if you know you're getting higher quality!

Good luck!

[Jennifer75 0]

Hi Leann!! Welcome - I'm new here too - I've been reading things for about 6 months, but I'm a new poster. My date is May 13th - I'm on day 6 of my 14 day liquid pre-op diet and it's going so well I'm amazed!! Of course, I steer clear of any food (seeing or smelling it anyway.) I was only actually hungry on the first day - since then - smooth sailing. I'm amazed.

Welcome and nice to meet you!!

[~*leeann*~ 0]

thanks for the warm welcome!

[wmaodell 3]

Hello there I saw your post and thought you might be good to journey with I am 28 and have two kiddos! Also went to a seminar with my mom back in March at True Results in Dallas. Wasn't expecting to do the surgery but was there with my mom for support. Two weeks later I was in the office having a consultation!! I am scheduled for May 15! So excited!