Christi_W

Thanks everyone for the encouraging words... It helps alot... I do need to have faith in myself... But that has always been too hard... I promise i will try to stAy positive... Maybe i can do this! I know it is a choice but i also know i need it... I need to learn self discipline... Thanks again everyone... Sicerely from the bottom of my heart :-)

I am mostly scared of the outcome... I dont know if i have enough faith in myself to make the changes i need to make to get the results i want... What if i mess up and cant stick to the diet? Food is my comfort zone at times... And sometimes eatting is a highlight to my day if that makes any sense... I dont eat alot in a day but i do love food... And depriving myself of food i like is like taking away my best friend... :-(

I have been thinking about having WLS for a few months... I was planning to do lap band... But decided sleeve was better for me... I have been having second thoughts... Im scared to death... What if i cant do it? I need some advice

Hi everyone... I am new to this site as well... I had my first appt today... I was going in there planning to get the lap band... But my surgeon and myself feel that the sleeve is better for me... My grandmother and mother got the gastric bypass years ago... And from seeing them go through it... I just know that is not an option for me... I am nervous and honestly scared to death... But i know i need this... Goodluck to everyone!

My ins... Optima health says the will pay for surgery as long as preauthoizations are made? Anyone have optima? If so what was the requirments?

I also have bipolar disorder, fibromyalgia, and intersticial cystitis... Along with other health problems... I am having my first consult with the surgeon on thurs... My primary doctor says I will be a good candidate for the surgery... I think my BMi is right around 40... Maybe a little higher... I am hoping for the best... But I wouldnt be worried about being shot down... My mom always told me that you will never know unless you ask... Good luck :-) I am here if you ever need to talk :-)

That is so awesome that your husband is willing to that for you... My fiancée isn't against the surgery but doesn't feel that is the answer... However he did meet me when I was a size 10... Lol... So he hasn't seen my struggle over my entire life... But at least he is supportive... I am glad that you are making a choice for yourself... Because we are not making these decisions for others... :-) good luck on your journey... MSG me if you ever need a friend :-)

Hey :-) thanks for responding! I am sure you will do fine... And I am telling you with the experience of living in a household with not 1 but 2 gastric banders... I am telling you... Stick with the lap band... That is my personal opinion... At least this surgery is adjustable... :-)

Hey everyone, my name is Christi and I have been considering the lap band surgery to help me lose weight. I have my first appt on Thursday... I believe this is the consultation where I attend a class, talk to nutritionist, get blood work, and speak with Dr. The hospital that I am going to is a little over 2 hours away... I am anxious but I also feel a little overwhelmed. My mother and grandmother had the gastric bypass surgery and I don't want to experience the bad side effects that they did... I have always been over weight... My whole life... Until about 5 years ago... I started working too much, not eating enough, and was stressed all the time... I lost over 100 pounds... Not the healthy way but I was just happy to be normal... Then dec of 2009... I got pregnant... Within 2 months I went from 155 to 188 and when I got to my due date I was 278... I lost a ill right after... But I have been stuck between 235 and 245 for 2 years... I am nervous about the surgery but I am beginning to have health problems and I am scared that if I do not have it then it may be too late... I am 27 almost 28 and I have a beautiful baby girl that will be 2 in sept. I am planning to get married in may of next year and would love to be below 200 pounds when I do... Any words of encouragment will be greatly appreciated... I don't have many friends and I battle with myself all the time that this is the right choice for me!