First, let me start by saying I really enjoy the support the members of the forum show each other. It's lifting and informative. I have already learned so much from reading the questions and replys.

I am 46 years old and have fought with weight all my life. I'm tired of not being able to enjoy simple things because I loose breath, my knees or my hips hurt, or I'm tired. There is too much out there and I am missing out.

I am a frequent looser, only to quickly gain what was lost and more when I relax any regiment.

I have my first appointment with Dr. Steely in Clarksville TN, (I live in Hopkinsville, KY) on Wednesday and I am excited. I know in my heart this is what I need to do and will pay out of pocket if I have to.

It's time.

Welcome!! Hopefully you'll get a date set soon and be on your way!

Welcome Busywoman. I'm really glad you found us too. Good luck with your appt on wednesday let us know how you make out.

Hugs

Welcome to LBT! Good luck with everything and stay in touch!

Welcome busywoman! You sound like you are in the forty-someting mind set. I am 45 and was banded (hate that word because it "banded" is also a term used in castrating goats) on 9/26.

I got braces, will get some implants for the teeth I am missing, and got the band. You are right, in another 3 or 3 decades we can kick our feet up and know our aches and pains are well earned through time and more than that, fun times. We are much too young to experience this now.

Best of luck to you!

Welcome busywoman. I am not banded yet, but I found this site on the day I made the decision to do so. Since that day I have had my ups and downs w/docs and insurance companies. I don't post daily, but I visit the site two or three times a day. The support from others in this site have kept me on the path to banddom I hate to think that there are others out there who fight the same war with weight and have felt the same pain as I have. However, there is a tremendous amount of comfort in knowing that I am not alone. Heck we are the BIGGEST DARN ARMY in the World and together we a fighting this war one battle at a time.

I appreciate your thoughts and wishes, feeling warm and fuzzy because FINALLY there are people who understand "why". Would be wonderful if I came home Wednesday with blessings from the doctor, insurance company, and a surgery date. (The color of the sky in this make believe world is teal Will keep you posted. Thanks!!

Good Luck Busywoman, we do understand.

Welcome, busywoman, and good luck in your quest. You bet we understand! You'l find lots of new friends and good advice on these boards. Cindy

The color of the sky in this make believe world is teal

Sounds lovely.

UPDATE: Did the 1st doctor visit on Wednesday. After that unexpected exam, they started moving quick. I am having a sonogram on my gallbladder and a upper ug..something on 12/02 and a sleep study on 12/09. The nurse gave me the person I am to contact for an evaluation, another for a diet class and nutrition class. They want doctor recommendations as soon as I can get them and then a list of my own personnel attempts. WOW! I left the office and my head was spinning!! My husband said start getting info together next Monday because Friday morning we are leaving for a suprise weekend in Gatllinburg, TN. Think I will keep him!!!