WaistBand 0 Posted July 5, 2009 Hi, everyone I'm Betsy, and I'm a bandster-in-waiting. I've done the seminar, and am awaiting my appointment with Brian Lahmann at Silver Cross in Joliet, IL. While I am not yet 100% certain, I believe he and Dr. Joyce lean toward Realize banding for their banding patients; I will learn more on August 21. I am not yet sure whether I will be required to be followed preop with a medically supervised diet; our insurance plan has loosened its requirements for WLS, and I don't know where they currently stand. Either way, I'm ready, and willing to jump through whatever hoops necessary to get the show on the road! I'm a long-time weight watcher (not just with that particular plan--but with every one under the sun). I require ridiculously few calories to maintain, and even fewer to lose, and am viewing the band as a tool to make the restriction tolerable. I have just over 100 pounds to lose. On a less weight-related note, I've been married for 23 years to Mark, and have an almost-21-year-old daughter and almost-13-year-old son. I'm an RN who is now a science and health writer and instructor. I love to read, write, decorate, and entertain. I walk 3.5 miles with my "personal trainer" (3-year-old Lab-shepherd,Truman) each morning and, usually, every evening as well. I'm VERY motivated to get this weight off, primarily for pain relief purposes but also so that I feel like "me" again. I look forward to getting to know everyone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Devana 0 Posted July 8, 2009 Hi Betsy and welcome. Congratulations on your decision. And good luck with all your "hoop jumping"!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leah01 0 Posted July 9, 2009 Betsy, I'm also a "bandster in waiting". I have my nutrition, exercise, and mental health eval tomorrow. After that my paperwork should be sent in. I'm looking at the middle of August as a possible surgery date. Good luck to you! Leah Share this post Link to post Share on other sites