I've been a long time reader on lapbandtalk...and joined up a few months ago.
I've been overweight my whole life...and by that I mean, I've NEVER been small...I was obese as a toddler! So much so that I grew up thinking I was adopted because my family is made up of all these beautiful healthy people (on top of my weight, I also suffered with cancer and depression) . Throughout the years, some of them have packed on a few pounds...but would no where be considered morbidly obese. I've tried just about every diet in the book...you name it, I've tried it or been forced to do it! I remember having numerous psychological testings done to pin point my overeating. I remember seeing a military dietitian who literally put me on a crash diet of carrots when I was only 10! By the time I was 13, I had pretty much memorized those old style BMI charts with the sliding scales. It goes on and on, but I won't bore everyone with the rest of that...:tongue_smilie:
When gastric bypass surgery was the rage, I pretty much told myself that I'd never be one of "those" people who had to have surgery to lose weight. Now, tons of fad diets later, here I am! WLS is a blessing for me.
After having to wait forever for a denial letter from my primary insurance (BC/BS), my doctors office was finally able to submit to my secondary (UHC; through my husbands company)...lo and behold, I was informed yesterday that I was approved! I'm one of the few individuals of my size (I now weigh about 330, which is not my highest) that have no co morbidities. lol, my mom tries to argue with me about my weight saying that I don't "look and act" like I weigh that much! Over the past 3 years (after I met my husband who is a GREAT support), I changed my thinking...food is no longer a comfort for me. I exercise, eat within reason and can say that I am a healthy person. My doctor thinks I'm a great candidate. I'm excited to start my journey!
Now I need to figure out all these profile additions...
