MysticstarD

Thank you!

It is true that people that have not struggle with weight don't understand, I have that with my mother who says all I have to do is close my mouth and I will loose weight. Bringing hubby with me to the seminar is a great idea I did not think of that because I thought he would be bored and restless. I did hear of someone here in Georgia with the same insurance that I have got approved fast. I am making the call tomorrow. I just found out about the band Thursday morning and have been looking on line for all sorts of info and this group is a wonderful aid.

I have not attended the seminar yet. I will this coming Saturday. I don't know which kind of questions they ask. I got this info from Lapband.com and from my local surgeon's website. For what I have read the BMI goes as 35 with health problems like sleep apnea or diabetes or depression or reflux etc... and over 40 they just say yes. I have a BMI of 36, I have not had a physical in a long time so I don't know if I have diabetes which runs on my mothers side of the family.

Piercedqt78: is there a reason why you stayed after being supposed to go home the same day?

It has been less than a week since I found out about the lap band. I have told my husband about it bits and pieces but I have mentioned that I really want this twice. Last night was the second time and he looked at me like saying I want a million dollars but that ain't happening either. I am very sad because he has seen me struggle with this and he has even done diets with me(not that he needs it) to quit very quickly, he knows how much I cry and suffer when it comes to clothes and how scared I am for my life. I understand his money worry but I have not even found out if my insurance covers it. I have Blue Cross Blue Shield POS which is a pain in the behind. So I will get a loan if I have to and isn't this tax deductible? I am annoyed by his lack of support. Mysticstar www.rebornstolove.com

How long do you stay at the hospital? Are you put under completely?

Hi I am in Gainesville, Georgia. I found a doctor here but I guess he may be too far for you all. I am glad to have found people from Georgia. I have not had the procedure done. I am attending a seminar this coming saturday to start the process.

In my case I went to lapband.com and the process is: Attending a seminar, having a physical and a psychological evaluation done and visiting the surgeon. Dalia

Oh how exciting!! I can't wait to see your b-fore and after pics.

Medifast I did for 6 months and lost 30lbs but got so sick of the food. The shakes tasted good to me choco, mocha and vanilla and the chicken noodle Soup and the wild rice soup. The bars I also liked. I got to the point that I needed food that tasted good. I agree with the person that said that if you could diet on your own why would you get the lap band?

Hello I am in Northeast Georgia. I have not had the surgery yet. I would like to get in touch with some Gorgians.

Thank you guys, you are all so welcoming. I am taking steps towards it. I will be attending next saturday the seminar and I have a physical scheduled and then I am heading to the surgeon, I found one here in town and has great testimonials in his website. Thanks Again

Puddin You look amazing girl!! Congrats! MysticstarD

I am very happy to have found you guys. I saw a comercial this morning for the Lap band and I have been looking for info since. I found a doctor here and on January 27th I will be attending the seminar. The one issue I have is the money so as soon as I know the price I guess I will be hitting my bank for a loan, hopefully low inerest. I am 31 yrs old and 210 lbs. I hope I am not intruding since I have not had the procedure.