Melody2006

I've been surfing here for weeks, so I guess it's time I post! I work at Centegra hospital in Woodstock, IL. and they are also a weight loss center. After taking care of lots of lap banders post surgery and a nurse telling me that our company insurance pays for lap band all but $500 it clicked. I guess I thought it was only for people who were EXTREMELY obese. I went to the info session and decided right then and there it was for me. I met with both nutritionists, had my 3 psych evaluation appointments, This week is the last of my 4 pre-op classes, and Wednesday is my pre surgical testing appointment. I'm hoping at that appointment they can sort of tell me a date for surgery. I really hope to be banded this July. I already pressed the lady who works for the doctor to see if I was being overly hopeful for this July to be banded, but she said it was a good possibility because I have all my stuff done, insurance approved, and they still have openings. I gave up soda pop, straws, and gum over a month ago. I've started changing some of my eating habits slowly. Hence, I've only lost 2 pounds!

I'm a 33 year old female who lives in Rockford, IL. I work in Woodstock, IL. I moved here from Oswego, IL. Small world, huh?