wendy645

I just wanted to pop in and say hi, and wish you all well. I'm 24, and glad someone started a 20's thread, because I have this weird identity crisis thing goin' on... I know logically I'm in my mid-20's, but still feel like a teen on the inside. Anyway, I've been overweight since I was 7 years old, and really suffered through school emotionally because of it. The fact that you guys are taking control of your health earlier on in life is awesome, and I wish you all the best, because stupid people will try to bring you down over flaws, but at least you know you're doing something for yourself, and the self-esteem that comes from that is priceless!

Last night in an intimate moment, Chris told me he'd be glad when I had my Lap-Band. At first blush, I imagine people would think this was an insult, but it was because I'd finally be more confident and happy with myself, and closer to seeing myself as beautiful as he sees me, and be able to enjoy myself more in bed because of it. I didn't even think of it as an insult, and it led to a nice talk about the band between the two of us I love him more each day! On another note, I really hope that my employer figures out our insurance situation soon, because Chris may be going to the Bahamas for work and I'd love to have some confidence when I visit him!

Thank you for sharing that! As a pre-bandster, every word of information and experience I can gather is extremely welcome! Please do keep up updated in similar fashion your recovery and progress!!

Awww I totally wanted to see your beautiful self, WasA! I'm kind giong through this in a backwards fashion. I've gone through eating disorders so I already know my self-perception is messed up. I can look at someone who's 100 lbs or more over my weight and see my exact self, but when I look in the mirror, while I obviously see a blob, I'm not THAT bad... at least not in clothes lol... but then I realize my BMI is 45, and it shocks me... I am THAT big? I mean I knew I was big but THAT big? No wonder I see myself the same as the person who is 100 lbs heavier than me! I can't even begin to describe how it would feel to walk to the plus-size section and realize that nothing will fit because it's too big, not because it's too small. *wipes tear*

I'm just afraid of bringing it up with my bosses... I don't want to get a lecture or that psuedo-helpful "advice" we've all gotten a zillion times. heh. I took a snoop around the BC/BS website which we MAY go with, and it looks like they'll cover GB, but I don't want that... I wonder if it includes banding? Hmm.

I'm glad you're proud of yourself, you darn well should be! Your health is better and you're in a smaller size which feels great... good for you! We're proud of you too!

I'm not banded but at the info session I attended the doc sais if pouches get stretched, they put you on a liquid diet for several days to let it get back to normal. If nothing else, just be sure you get protein and nutrients (I guess with protein powder and vitamins?) to keep your health up. Plateaus happen, and I wish you the best in breaking it :mad:

Alexandra, I saw this title and squealed in glee for you! I'm so glad you're back to bandedness (is that a word? It is now!) cuz I know it was buggin' you. Yay!!

While I understand from a medical point of view, the way he went about this pisses me off too. Did he give you any indication of what would be a good way to lose it in that amount of time? Any guidelines, or are you going by a "borrowed" diet? This surgeon does not take life into account and that worries me. Are there any associates that you could talk to? Also, after all is said and done, you should seriously tell him that if he requires pre-op loss, he needs to require a pre-op diet!! That being off my chest, good luck, we're rooting for you!!

I'm so happy for you!!! It gives me hope to read each and every single approval posting, because I'm very nervous about it. Yay you!!! :mad:

Hi there. I have been lurking on this section because my employer is shopping for insurance companies and may possibly go with BC/BS. I'm in AZ. I see a lot of people posting about different states, so I was wondering how it varies from state to state? Why can't things just be simple and have freaking health care across the board?!?

Thank you so much for the words of encouragement, they mean a lot!! My employer is shopping for insurance and may be looking at BCBS.. do you know if the state makes a difference in coverage? I'm in Az. If not, or is BCBS AZ would cover, I'd be willing to try to pursuade my employer to go with them... I'm sure I could find something to make it not look so obvious as HEY I'M GETTING WLS AND NEED THIS PLAN!!! With neon lights all around it and stuff LOL Thank you, this helps keep me going

MY boyfriend says there's no use in telling my bosses about it because it's rather unrealistic to think they'll choose a plan based on my needs. I'm the only MO one at the whole company, so asking them to get a rider is just insane. Does anyone know if I could get a rider on my own if it was needed? :bump:

Yes, everyone keep posting! Even things that see, trivial for you are huge to pre-bandster thread-stalkers like me! :car:

What about Dr. Berger? Anyone? I know Coyotegirl had him but she hasn't been on lately.

Awww Bart's so cute! Bonzai's just recently turned 4 years old. We named him so because a) being a Sheltie, we knew we'd have to groom him a lot, much like clipping a Bonsai tree, and he always had soooo much energy, it just fit him I'm not banded yet. I have no idea when I will be, because my work is changing insurance mid-process. I'm not telling them and it wouldn't matter if I did so I'm kinda in limbo right now. *sigh* Keep your fingers crossed for me... I want to be a healthier mommy to Bonzai!!

That's an adorcious car! Where are you moving from?

I actually spit my drink on my computer. THANKS JACK! *wipes off keyboard, glaring at Jack*

When I was in high school I lost 19 pounds and nobody but my librarian said a damn thing. I was so disappointed. I was starting from 204 then on a 5'7" frame.

I can't wait for the comments! My friend lost 65 lbs and everyone fawned over her, and I was jealous as heck. Some people don't want the attention and comments. I welcome them! I crave them! hehe.

I'm glad you asked, I was wondering the same thing exactly!!!

I like your silly title!! I don't have any help for you, though, because I am not there yet and don't know anything! Are you using a straw?

I just sent you a personal message. I'm not sure if you can appeal with an exclusion b/c I'm not that far into the process yet. Best fo luck, though!!!

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/does-anyone-have-mid-band-21440/ I don't know if yuo've found this

Well the part that complicates things is that I'm not telling my bosses I'm getting this done. They're not understanding like that. Nice, yes. Great bosses, yes. But not like this. So I can't just kinda nose around like... Oh hey I need to know ahead of time which plans you're looking at so I can compare them for my own benefit which I'm not going to tell you about, and then hope you go with the one I like! *add sicky sweet smile here* Things would just be a lot easier if I could have them keep me in mind, but they would freak out. They're fit health nuts. *sigh*