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Hey guys! It's looking like late July for me,too! How excited are we?!?!?!?!? :rolleyes2::thumbup::scared2::thumbup::tongue2::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::tongue::thumbup:

... Afraid that once they're thin, they'll be invisible??? Sounds like a shrink might be needed,huh? I just feel like being the "fat,funny girl" is so much a part of my identity, and I never realized it until now. Does/Did anyone else feel like this??? :confused2:

Today I finally did it! I worked up the courage to call Dr. Vernon's office at Brigham and Women's Hospital and make my initial pre-op consult! I am finally ready for this journey, and it begins 5/16/08! The receptionist told me I have to get a letter from my PCP stating that we've discussed Lap-Band, and I also have to get an insurance referral. There is a program fee of $500 :eek:! She said I can pay it in installments, which I guess I'll figure out how to work that out. I'll do anything for a chance to have my life back! I am 285 lbs. and 5'7". That makes my BMI 44.6!!!! How horrendous is THAT?!?! Soon, with a lot of work and learning to self-love, I can be healthy and super hot!!!!:tt1: I know it sounds really bad, but I fully intend on going to my hometown's fireworks next 4th of July and strutting my stuff! How stupid will those mean kids feel then, HUH?!?!? ISSUES? yeah, I know. Which brings me to another point... I wonder what the psych evaluation is like! I am a major comfort eater. Seriously, I'm a bulimic who never gets around to the purging part! I hope that they don't refuse me! And now, for a little inspiration...

Today I finally did it! I worked up the courage to call Dr. Vernon's office at Brigham and Women's Hospital and make my initial pre-op consult! I am finally ready for this journey, and it begins 5/16/08! The receptionist told me I have to get a letter from my PCP stating that we've discussed Lap-Band, and I also have to get an insurance referral. There is a program fee of $500 :crying:! She said I can pay it in installments, which I guess I'll figure out how to work that out. I'll do anything for a chance to have my life back! I am 285 lbs. and 5'7". That makes my BMI 44.6!!!! How horrendous is THAT?!?! Soon, with a lot of work and learning to self-love, I can be healthy and super hot!!!!:thumbup: I know it sounds really bad, but I fully intend on going to my hometown's fireworks next 4th of July and strutting my stuff! How stupid will those mean kids feel then, HUH?!?!? ISSUES? yeah, I know. Which brings me to another point... I wonder what the psych evaluation is like! I am a major comfort eater. Seriously, I'm a bulimic who never gets around to the purging part! I hope that they don't refuse me! And now, for a little inspiration...

haha. I'll try to keep it up! I don't have a date yet, I just called today and made my first pre-op appointment with the surgeon! I meet with him in two weeks,and am so unbelievably excited! It's becoming so real! How far along are you in your journey? Any advice for a potential bander?

I totally agree with you. That's why I was so surprised when I started to panic about getting thin! And Target is HORRENDOUS about the plus size clothing thing, aren't they?!

Hey Everyone! I just wanted to introduce myself! I've been a "lurker" on here for quite some time, and decided to finally take the plunge! I'm making an appointment for my first pre-op consult this afternoon! I wanted to thank everyone for their amazing honesty on this board!!!! :sad_smile:

Thank you! I've actually been following your journey, and you're an incredible inspiration! You have come so far, you must be so proud of yourself!