GreenChrysalis

Hi everyone, I just joined this site. I am just exploring my options and figuring out what would be right for me (and what my insurance would cover), but I think that I would prefer lapband. I'm 28 years old, 5'10" and 265 lbs. I live in Georgia (I've already posted a newbie post in that forum). My husband of ten years is very supportive of whatever I want to do because he says he just wants me to finally feel good. I'm starting to have some of those things that I thought I never would -- things I associate with obese people. Oh wait, I am obese! When did that happen? Ha. You know the, "at least I'm not..." type of things. I used to say that if I hit 200 lbs then I would do something. Well, I've done a lot of somethings and have a long list of diets in my past. I lost weight but always gained it back, plus some. This is my highest weight right now. Glad that this forum exists and hope to learn more about banding experiences!

Nice to meet you, Rhonda. I've been through Villa Rica many times on my way to Carrollton (I graduated from West Georgia). It would be great if we could find more people on the West side. I'm very shy around big groups but I know that talking to banders will be benificial. May I ask you why you ended up going with Dr. Lopez in Mexico? I'm still learning about lapband and everything, so your experiences would be helpful. Also, since you live close to me, could you recommend a good primary care/family doctor in the area? I'd like one closeby who is fat and WLS-friendly. Glad to have found you.

Hi everyone, I just joined this site. I am just exploring my options and figuring out what would be right for me (and what my insurance would cover), but I think that I would prefer lapband. I've read on ObesityHelp.com that Blue Cross Blue Shield of GA (PPO) has stopped covering all WLS...I haven't gotten in touch with them yet but does anyone here know if this is true? If it is then I'll have to look into what my husband's insurance will cover and switch during open enrollment... I also would appreciate if anyone can recommend a fat-friendly, WLS-supportive GP in my area -- I'm in Lithia Springs, Douglas county. Thanks!