New from upstate NY

[I'MREADY 0]

Hi, I, like probably everyone here has fought weight issues all my life. If I added up all the money I have spent on weight loss (Nutrisystem, Diet center, WW, books, videos equipment) I could pay for the surgery without insurance! I'm 59 and am at my wits end. I have been seeing a therapist since Nov and she feels I have a chemical imbalance. Next week we will be doing blood work to see just what my issues might be. I have very high cholestral, high blood pressure, back issues, including one surgery and depression. I am so sick of feeling useless and hating myself because I can't lose weight on my own. I have tried pills inthe past, lost but regained all plus. When I mentioned the lap band surgery to her she wasn't thrilled and suggested all these test. I called my insurance and I believe I would qualify. I'm 5'4", weigh 215 and my bmi is 36.9, which is at the low end of qualification. I just hope I can get everyone on board and agree with me. I know this surgery is not a free ride and I still must work to lose the weight but I need this tool to help me. Hubby is nervous about it but I'm sure once he can talk to the surgeon, once I get an appointment and go to a semminar with me, he'll understand more about it. Well I've rambled enough, thanks for listening. I'm sure I will be posting many questions and thanks in advance for any advice and encouragement you can give me.

Deb

[Libbyjane1976 1]

Welcome Deb! It's amazing how much money it costs us to "diet". Lap band is a wonderful tool that helps you lose weigt and so far i've lost 45 lbs since my surgery. i feel great and have never been more active in my life.

Hope everything works out for you! Whether you get the lap band or not.

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Thanks so much for the encouragement. All depends on the blood work from next week and my insurance. I'll keep you all posted

DEb

[LiveLoveLaugh 0]

HI Deb where about in upstae are you from? I'm in Buffalo. Let's chat if you would like.

[I'MREADY 0]

You're a little bit west of me. I'm about 50 miles north of

Albany in the beautiful Adirondack mountains. Pm me any time. Would love to talk.

Deb