Amanda Pearl

Let's see. My name is Amanda. I have been married for 8 1/2 years, and during that time we have had 4 wonderful kids! My hubby is a pastor, and I stay at home with the babies. I first realized that I had a weight problem when I was about 11 years old. Since then I have pretty much been preoccupied with what size I was. As you know this is rather stressful, and what is my favorite thing when I am stressed? Yeah, chocolate! Oh who are we kidding it doesn't have to be chocolate, any food that's full of salt, sugar, or (and) fat will do:laugh:! Seriously though, it is time that I do something. I have tried every diet under the sun, including chewing for the flavor and then spitting the food out:thumbdown:(it didn't work to well!). I lose weight during most of my diet tries, but then my hunger takes over and I fail and gain, gain, gain. I have been following these posts but not really saying anything for about a year and a half, and now I really think this is the right choice for me. I go for the imformation seminar on 10-21-08 and I am so excited. I hope my insurance accepts me as I will definitely not be able to self pay, but I am handing this to the Lord. If it is His will for me to have this surgery He will pave the way. If any of you have BCBS of North Carolina, did it go well with you? Anyway, I am so excited! I am ready to start my new life!

Hi guys! My name is Amanda. I have been considering banding for almost a year now, but I got pregnant:biggrin1: ! Anyway, I am due in July and will probably start the process after that. Does anyone know how long you have to wait to have the procedure after you have a baby?