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Here It Goes!

So, my name is Michelle and I'm new to this whole blogging thing. I'm hoping this will be a way to help me through this new journey I'm beginning. I'm still waiting for insurance approval to be banded. I've got to complete a three month diet/exercise journal and work with a nurse educator through my insurance. I've finished about three weeks of it so far--- already having trouble keeping up with the daily food journal--- just can't get into the habit!

I haven't been overweight my entire life but it has always been a struggle! I was pretty active in high school--- cheerleader and played softball--- but after I had my kids it became harder and harder to fight and then I had to have a hysterectomy a few years ago and then it REALLY piled on. Since then I just have felt like I was drowning with no way out! I feel like the lap band is my last shot at getting back to really enjoying my life, my husband, my boys, and my job(I'm a kindergarten teacher)!

I'm hoping to make some friends who are or have been in this same boat and help me get through this and in turn help others as well! I'd love to hear from somebody!

See ya!

 

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jen_1381

LAP-BAND Patients

Hi Michelle!

I'm also new to the blogging and Banding! I'm going to the seminar tonight. My insurance has been pretty cut and dry about the approval requirements, and I fit them, so I'm hoping for a smooth process (but doubt I will get it!).

I just wanted to say - I noticed not only a weight gain but also a resistance in losing weight after my hysterectomy. I did well with my immediate post-op HRT but had to switch 6 months after surgery and literally gained 15 lbs in a month! I insisted I switch back to the original HRT (Vivelle Dot) after a few months.

Good luck with the insurance piece! I'm nervous and excited for the seminar tonight. I've been looking forward to it for a week!

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