ngory07

Congrats!!! And I love the post. Hope to be there soon!!

Hey all. I finally got signed up for insurance from my work. After 3 months of having none and doing tons of research about the Lapband and not being able to advance in the process. See I started a new job in March and b/c of the income increase ( which is good) I lost my medical card (Not so good). Anyway I am excited to finally be able to get the ball rolling. I have BC/BS IL. If anyone has had any experience dealing with them any advice would be greatly appreciated.:bored:

Congrats!!! And good luck!! I go to the seminar on July 10th and can't wait to begin the process. Keep up the good work!!

I know how you feel. I am a single mom and at the heaviest I've ever been (300 lbs) And when I say single mom I mean single in every sense of the word. No family (orphan) and I left my child's father before I knew I was pregnant and can't find him to tell him he is a dad. That was last relationship or any kind of romantic/sexual contact I had. That was a little over 3 years ago. I have gained over 50 pounds since then and have been depressed. That being said I have also become a Christian and am trying to find myself and become stronger as a woman and in my faith. So I know I am not ready for a relationship yet. I have just started the lapband journey and want to lose the weight before I start dating again also. No matter how lonely I get. I think by then I wont know how to date! lol. But I think you have to do what's right for you. I used to settle for anyone that would have me because I thought I was lucky anyone would want me because I was so fat. But I am done settling for that no matter what size I am. As for telling I would go on a first date and if that goes well then I would tell them.

My name is Nicole. I am 22 and the single mother of a 2 1/2 year old boy. I am a nurse in IL. I am just now starting the process and would also like a buddy.

Hi, my name is Nicole and I am wanting to get the Lap Band. I am 5'5'' , 280 lbs., and 22 years old. I have been overweight my entire life. I was on Medicaid but now that my income exceeds guidelines I was dropped. I started my job in March and plan to get insurance through them. They offer BC/BS (IL). I know they cover the surgery but I am not eligible for insurance for another month. (Three month wait) My question is if there is a certain amount of time I have to be insured to get the surgery? I plan to ask as soon as I am eligible but would like to get a heads up. I am so excited to get the surgery but there is already a 6 month wait and I don't want to have to wait more. Thanks!