Barbara278

Welcome to the site. Look forward to hearing about your journey.:wink2:

Hi coloradomom. Welcome to the board. I've been lurking here for sometime. Lots of great information on here. :tongue2:

Thank you so much! Is it open to anyone? I'd definitely like to attend. I haven't been banded yet, but would like to get hooked up with a support group prior.

Does anyone know of any support groups around Colorado Springs?

Best of luck to you. Cant' wait to hear how that goes.

I met with my family doctor yesterday. I was so scared to even talk to her about it. I'm not sure why, I think I expected her to reject the whole idea, or to not be familiar with it (which is pretty niave on my part). What a surprise. She was so supportive and said she'd been through this six month counciling thing with many other patients. Whew, what a releif. So I've started that process. I also scheduled to attend a seminar in Denver next month. I think I could learn a lot there. Things are progressing slowly but in the right direction. My insurance presently doesn't cover lap band or weight loss surgery, but the good thing is that my plan expires in the beginning of November and we are going to renew with one that does cover it. If all else fails, I'll self pay. Things seem to be going well, just not fast enough. lol

Thanks for all your responses. Great information and help. I feel like a deer in the headlights right now. lol I know it's a process, it just seems like everything is so jumbled up right now, which I'm sure is a normal response. I'll keep you all posted.

Hello everyone. I've been thinking about the lap band for several years now. I've finally decided I've got to do something before it's to late. I have an apt with my family doctor to discuss the lap band tomorrow. I'm not sure how she feels about it or if she will support me in the process, but I thought that she would be the first place to start. How do you decide which doctor to use? We have several bariatric facilities here, but I don't have a clue which doctor or facility to use. Any suggestions on finding a doctor in my area? As it stands right now, my insurance does not cover it but we are working on that. Either way I will have the lap band done if everything goes as planned. I just want to say that I am so impressed with this site and the participants. I know us newbies probably ask the same questions over and over yet it seems everyone understands because they were "there" at one time also. Thanks:smile2: