ReneBean

I am choosing the band due to the mortality rate difference, alone. PLUS the slower weight loss is lots safer. The bypass has 10 times the mortality rate because the surgery is so much more complicated, invasive, etc. I figure I am doing this to extend my life - not endanger it. BE GLAD. I can't WAIT to be depressed about only losing 30 pounds! :]

Hi Y'all! I am new - and praying that insurance will cover the cost of the band. I have already gained in the best way from this site. Thank you all! I am fat because my mom was a kid during the depression. Her mom would leave her for weeks at a time with no money and no food. She always said that she was never able to lose the weight after I was born. (Gee, mom. Thanks for the Guilt Trip). Top that off with Parents divorcing at at early age - and then re-marrying. Add a little disappearing Grandfather, a little domineering Grandmother, some starving children in China and Voila! You get the incredible increasing woman! Really, looking back at all the strangeness in my life, I am just happy that Fat is my only issue. Everybody think good thoughts about Blue Cross. Thanks for being there!