FireDust

hey chopstickgirl! we're the same age! You've found a great place here to get all kinds of information. I'm just starting my journey too. There are amazing people here with incredible amounts of info and advice. Best wishes to you!

Hello and welcome! This is a great place to get the info you'll need to make an informed decision. I'm just starting my journey too, so here's to a healthier us!

Well, I've been reading up on Lap Band for the last 6 months, so I guess it's about time to start talking to people about it! :eek: I have a little over 200 pounds to lose, which I know is a huge amount, but there is no way I'm having my insides chopped into pieces (if I can prevent it), plus I'm only 27 and I plan on having a family someday (if the good Lord is willing)... the least invasive I think is the best way for me. Sooooooooooooooooo, I'm just gathering info right now. My insurance doesn't kick in until January 1st and I have BC/BS, which covers WLS after the 6 months supervised diet. I plan on seeing my PCP shortly after the insurance kicks in so I can get the ball rolling. The nice thing is that the nurse practioner (who I usually see) had WLS surgery many years ago, so I'm thinking she'll be a great help to me. So here's the question, for all of you that were at the stage I am now - the information gathering stage - is there anything you wished someone had told you before starting the insurance process and the doctor visits? Any tips? pointers? things I should be doing right now? Thanks! I can't wait to get to know as many of you as possible!!!! -FireDust

You guys are all so great. I know I have a LONG road ahead, thankfully there are so many of you that have helped pave the way!

Thanks for the advice, guys! My appointment with my PCP will be in a few weeks and I'm getting a little nervous already...

Thanks for the great advice Make33. I've been reading the forums like a crazy person. I know there seems to be some "bad" stuff, but I still think that the good far outweighs the bad stuff. I haven't been to the seminar yet, I was kind of waiting to talk with my PCP to see which program she thinks would be best for me (there are two major hospital, both with good programs that are about the same distance from here). How has your experience with the band been? abeaher - I guess we really are in a similiar boat! I'm just waiting for that insurance card to come in the mail and then, look out world! It's so cool that we're both at the same point in the process, hopefully we'll be able to go through this together and share one heck of a journey!

Gotta tell ya.. this thread gives me so much hope. You are all so amazing.

I'm so happy for you for going to the seminar! I'm hopefully going to mine next month. You're on your way!!!

My BF (who hasn't had the surgery, he's just a muscley fellow) really likes the whey protein over all the other kinds. He likes the chocolate - syas it tastes like a chocolate malt shake.