Kristin07

Hello I am interested in lap band surgery and I was wondering if anyone knows of any Dr's in the Sacramento area. I am also looking for informational meetings or support groups in the area. Pleas if anyone has any information that would be great!!! Thank you!!!

Wow looks so painfull!!!! But your looking good! I cant wait for the updates to see how you are healing. Take care!

Hello everyone!! I am 26 and live in Sacramento California. My doctor recently talked to me about considering Lap Band Surgery, at first i freaked out a little and though "isnt that a bit over the top?" :omg: When my Dr said to me "have u considered WLS" I though "OMG I know im overweight but there are people out there far worse then me". Then I realized I weigh 291 pounds I am 5' 8 and that is extremly overweight. I have tried many diets probably since i was in about 6th grade I have struggled with my weight. I am active and I go to the gym and take classes I just have a problem with telling myself when to stop i guess.:speechles All the posts on here have really helped me understand this surgery. I know this isnt a magic surgery but I think combined with being active, working out, and really trying I can reach my goal! I know I am ready! I havent seen anyone on here from Sacramento but if there is can you PLEASE let me know some more information. ie: good dr's, support groups, insurance information. etc btw I have Blue Shield PPO 750 plan. My dr. said usually its fairly easy to get wls approved through them. :biggrin1: Anyone have experience in Ca with this? So if anyone has any more information please let me know!! I am so new to all of this I dont even know where to begin. (this board was a good start though!) Thank you for all being so open about this change in your life, it really helps people like me!!!!