smylie1

I have an appointment for my Psych evaluation at 3:00 this afternoon. I keep thinking that maybe I shouldn't even go. What if I go to all these appointments, have the surgery and it fails? What if I don't lose any weight? Do I really want to have this "thing" inside me for the rest of my life? Like, I can't imagine being 80 years old living with a lap band. ya know? I watch the success stories on Youtube and know the lifestyle I have to adapt to after having it and I'm excited about it. Then the doubts creep in. Were all of you 100%, no doubts, "know it's gonna work" minded before you had yours? I've failed at losing weight so many times, I almost feel like I'm doomed before I start!

never mind, the deadline had already passed.

OK, I have been on this yo-yo for years! I have had a bmi over 40 then lose a little weight and it would go down, only to gain it back months later. I have done the pills/shots/ combo., Nutrisystem, Atkins, Phentermine, Merida, and Xenical, but I don't have 5 consecutive years worth of 40+ documentation! I am now at a 42 BMI. Here's my question. I have been diagnosed with HBP. I have fascitis in my feet and cannot walk for exercise without agrrovating it, and I'm pretty sure I have sleep apenea, though I've not been diagnosed. Do you think my insurance will approve without the documented history of a 40 BMI?

I called and started the ball rolling today! I am registered for the mandatory information session and I called my insurance and made sure that it is covered if I meet all the criteria. I'm supposed to be receiving the "package" from the doctor's office within the next few days. I'm worried that not having documented proof of my BMI over the last 5 years will hurt my chances with the insurance coverage. I wonder if the sound of sand in my left knee, plantar fascitis, HBP, heart palpatations, and sleep apnea will help. :confused: I'm anxious to here how things go for you. 3 pounds is awesome!!!!!

Hi, I'm not having any luck "searching" out these questions, so I apologize if these have already been answered a hundred times already. 1. What tests are needed before the actual procedure is scheduled? 2. Has anyone had any trouble with insurance paying (I have BCBS of NC)? 3. Does Lap-Band help the food addict. If I was a smoker, I'd smoke 3 packs a day, but I'm an eater! 4. Has anyone had their procedure done at the Hickory Surgical Center in Hickory, NC? How was your experience? Thank you so much for your time and attention!!

OK, maybe I'm not an addict, I can control it once I get started. That's why I honestly don't know what happens to make me go off the diet programs I've been on. I just lost 30 pounds about a 6 months ago and put it all back on! WHYYYYY!!??? I needed reassurance that there are people out there who love food like I do and it has worked for them. I am so miserable. I'm 5'5" and weigh about 255. When I got married, I weighed about 115. 16 years and 2 kids later I'm 140 pounds heavier! How does that happen!!!??? My husband says it doesn't matter to him but come on, how can it not? I have no energy, I constantly make "I'm fat" jokes, I hide from people I haven't seen in a while if I see them out somewhere, I just hate it!! I know people say (and it's true) that losing weight will not fix the problems in your life, but when the only problem in your life is weight related, how can it not? I have a great husband, awesome kids, we're not strapped financially, I like my job...but I feel like I can't be myself because "myself" is buried under all this flab! OK, thanks for letting my cry on everyone's shoulder!