Hi everyone! I'm loving this site, it has been helpful & encouraging to hear others stories. Here's mine...

So I started the process in January of this year. I originally wanted breast reduction surgery but was denied by my insurance. They said I need to lose. Weight first. So discouraged one of the doctors suggested I look into lap band. I have researched numerous times, but this the first time I set up an appointment with a surgeon. I had the meeting in February and was nervous but excited. I came home talked to my parents and they were all for it, but when I talked to my boyfriend he was adamant I not do it, and basically talked me out of it.

But it has been in the back of my mind for months. I recently was diagnosed with high blood pressure and high cholesterol two problems I've never had before October I made the decision, my birthday was nov 16th which I turned 29 and realized I want to get my health together before I turn the big 3 0.

I called the surgeons office they gave me the phone numbers to the cardiologist, psychologist, and sleep center.

I had my cardio appointment today and was cleared. I also had the psych eval and was cleared. So Monday nov 29th is my sleep center appt and hopefully I will be cleared with that as well.

I am hoping to have my surgery in december....

(excited & ready!)

Welcome!

It sounds like you are on track and jumping through all the necessary hoops to get into bandland. December is right around the corner! It would be great to have a band by Christmas. What a great gift that would be. You'll feel and look so much better with being a normal weight. I'm 51 and now have a normal blood pressure and normal blood fats. It can happen! Obesity is a disease state and the sooner you can return to optimal health the better.

Good luck on your journey!

Thanks for your encouragement Annie! I am ready, just scared about the insurance approval. I've read so many people on here are having issues I hope they don't require the 3 or 6 month diet. That would be a crushing blow. My bmi is currently a 43 so hopefully that will be enough

Hi everyone! I'm loving this site, it has been helpful & encouraging to hear others stories. Here's mine...

So I started the process in January of this year. I originally wanted breast reduction surgery but was denied by my insurance. They said I need to lose. Weight first. So discouraged one of the doctors suggested I look into lap band. I have researched numerous times, but this the first time I set up an appointment with a surgeon. I had the meeting in February and was nervous but excited. I came home talked to my parents and they were all for it, but when I talked to my boyfriend he was adamant I not do it, and basically talked me out of it.

But it has been in the back of my mind for months. I recently was diagnosed with high blood pressure and high cholesterol two problems I've never had before October I made the decision, my birthday was nov 16th which I turned 29 and realized I want to get my health together before I turn the big 3 0.

I called the surgeons office they gave me the phone numbers to the cardiologist, psychologist, and sleep center.

I had my cardio appointment today and was cleared. I also had the psych eval and was cleared. So Monday nov 29th is my sleep center appt and hopefully I will be cleared with that as well.

I am hoping to have my surgery in december....

(excited & ready!)

Welcome!

I think the lap band/ weight loss is a better idea then the breast reduction to start. My daughter had a breast reduction when she was 16 (she was a GG she reduced to a C. she is now 19 and back DDD/F) I think he weight may be playing into this a lot cause we all agree that is just to much boob for one person to get any way if you have to do the diet don't be crushed. Think of it is just one more game you have to play to get to your goal. Plus it will be a basic training for the life style change for when you get the band.

Thanks Jim! I think this is a better option, still might get the reduction once the band is successful, but we'll see...

Hi everyone! I'm loving this site, it has been helpful & encouraging to hear others stories. Here's mine...

So I started the process in January of this year. I originally wanted breast reduction surgery but was denied by my insurance. They said I need to lose. Weight first. So discouraged one of the doctors suggested I look into lap band. I have researched numerous times, but this the first time I set up an appointment with a surgeon. I had the meeting in February and was nervous but excited. I came home talked to my parents and they were all for it, but when I talked to my boyfriend he was adamant I not do it, and basically talked me out of it.

But it has been in the back of my mind for months. I recently was diagnosed with high blood pressure and high cholesterol two problems I've never had before October I made the decision, my birthday was nov 16th which I turned 29 and realized I want to get my health together before I turn the big 3 0.

I called the surgeons office they gave me the phone numbers to the cardiologist, psychologist, and sleep center.

I had my cardio appointment today and was cleared. I also had the psych eval and was cleared. So Monday nov 29th is my sleep center appt and hopefully I will be cleared with that as well.

I am hoping to have my surgery in december....

(excited & ready!)

Welcome!

It sounds like you are on track and jumping through all the necessary hoops to get into bandland. December is right around the corner! It would be great to have a band by Christmas. What a great gift that would be. You'll feel and look so much better with being a normal weight. I'm 51 and now have a normal blood pressure and normal blood fats. It can happen! Obesity is a disease state and the sooner you can return to optimal health the better.

Good luck on your journey!

I just had my sleep center appointment today, they said I more than likely have sleep apnea, which sucks, but something else to conquer!!