I am a newbie!

[Wisteria75 0]

Hello,

My name is Wisteria and I have gone through all of the necessary steps to get lap-band surgery; I am just waiting for approval from my insurance company.

I am 34 years old and have been majorly overweight for about 10 years now and I cannot get it off! So here I am!

I weigh 211.5, my BMI is 41%, and height 5'0".

I am pre-diabetic on medication so that is a MAJOR part of my decision. Also of course heart attack and heart disease are both in my family. I have asthma since gaining all of the weight as well as back issues. Had surgery on my back and gained A LOT of weight since then (MAJOR part of my weight gain by the way). Also have sleep apnea and acid reflux. Take several meds and need to sleep with a mask at night.

I am just not healthy. I exercise, but it is so hard to when you are big. I have hiked, biked, kayaked, ran, walked, jogged, etc... And I end up quitting after a few months. It is just so hard... especially walking/hiking up a hill! All this weight is killing me... literally!

Nice to meet all of you. Glad I am here. I cannot wait for surgery.

All the best to you all on your journeys.

[stacielynntate 88]

Hi Wisteria and welcome. I just joined yesteday but had my surgery a year ago. I also have asthma and I have not had to use my inhalers since surgery so it's been nice. good luck on your journey

[Grandma26 1]

Hi Wisteria! Welcome to our family!!

I was banded about 9 weeks ago and it feels great. Before surgery I couldn't even walk a block without gasping for air! This past weekend I was able to walk 3 miles without even breathing heavy!!

Good luck!

G'ma

[Wisteria75 0]

Hi Wisteria and welcome. I just joined yesteday but had my surgery a year ago. I also have asthma and I have not had to use my inhalers since surgery so it's been nice. good luck on your journey

WOW your asthma is gone? That is great! Congratulations!!! Thanks for the well wishes! Good luck also. :blushing:

[bettykay98 0]

Hey Wisteria:

My name is Betty Kay and I just joined today. I have an appointment with my surgeon on the 16th and then they will submit my paperwork. So I don't have a date yet. My major reason for doing this is that I recently had a TIA (mini stroke) and they could not find a reason. It was attributed to being so over weight. So here I am. Anyway, good luck!

[stacielynntate 88]

WOW your asthma is gone? That is great! Congratulations!!! Thanks for the well wishes! Good luck also. :biggrin:

I'm glad to have no issues but my Dr. still has me with my inhalers in case something comes up. It's nice to not have that issue all the time to deal with.

[Wisteria75 0]

Hi Wisteria! Welcome to our family!!

I was banded about 9 weeks ago and it feels great. Before surgery I couldn't even walk a block without gasping for air! This past weekend I was able to walk 3 miles without even breathing heavy!!

Good luck!

G'ma

Hi G'ma and thanks for replying!

WOW 9 weeks and you can breathe better? OMG! Very good for you... congratulations! :sneaky: Was it difficult with the change in diet and having to exercise more, or does it just plain feel great?

[Wisteria75 0]

Hey Wisteria:

My name is Betty Kay and I just joined today. I have an appointment with my surgeon on the 16th and then they will submit my paperwork. So I don't have a date yet. My major reason for doing this is that I recently had a TIA (mini stroke) and they could not find a reason. It was attributed to being so over weight. So here I am. Anyway, good luck!

Hi Betty Kay,

Thanks for replying... and I wish all the best for you on your journey. To good health! :sneaky:

Wisteria

[Lana24 10]

Hi Wisteria and welcome. There is a wealth of information here left for newbies. Check out everything... Best wishes! Lana

[Wisteria75 0]

Hi Wisteria and welcome. There is a wealth of information here left for newbies. Check out everything... Best wishes! Lana

Hi Lana,

Thank you for the warm welcome. :sad:

I will continue checking out all of the resources available to me.

Best wishes to you as well! :sneaky: