Betty

Hello, my name is Betty and I am from Philadelphia. I been overweight all of my adult life, well I have been up and down. I have an appointment to see the surgeon on the 13th of June, I did have an appointment on the 23rd of May, but the doctor had to cancel it. I hope that Aetna will pay for the surgery, this surgery is my last option, I have tried everything and if I don't lose weight and keep it off the remainder of my life will be very challenging. I have high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholostral and triglisrides and anixeity. I have had all for years actually since I was in my 30's and I am not in my 50's. I was on the liquid diet about a year ago and I still attend the monthly meetings, but I put the 49 pounds on that I lost. I did real well on the diet and by the 3rd week my blood pressure came down so low that they had to take me off some medicine and my doctor said that because my sugar was so under control that I wasn't considered a diabetic anymore. I can't even tell you how happy that made me, I think to myself now how stupid am I, how could I have been doing so good and then go and mess up. I read alot on the forum about the lap band and it seems like it may be an answer to my prayers. I'm just hoping that my insurance company will pay for it because I no way of paying it on my own. Thank you. Betty

Hello, I have just decided to get the lap band and I know nothing about it, only what I read, but I would love to hear about some experiences and what to expect. I have never had any kind of surgery before and I have tried all other ways to lose weight and like most people gained it all back. I am tired of the fad diets. Any insite you can give would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much. Betty (Philadelphia)