My name is Gayle. I am 20 years old from Idaho. I have been struggling with weight for so long, and found out two years ago that I am severely hypothyroid. Even though I am being medicated for that I am having such a hard time losing weight. For me it takes all or nothing, and unfortunately when I work so hard to lose just a few pounds for some reason my mind gives up and doesn't care, and I can't make it care. I am seriously considering the LapBand, going to a seminar this Wednesday.

Any information or stories you guys could tell me about it would be great!

Welcome! Let us know how it goes! Do you have any specific questions?

My name is Gayle. I am 20 years old from Idaho. I have been struggling with weight for so long, and found out two years ago that I am severely hypothyroid. Even though I am being medicated for that I am having such a hard time losing weight. For me it takes all or nothing, and unfortunately when I work so hard to lose just a few pounds for some reason my mind gives up and doesn't care, and I can't make it care. I am seriously considering the LapBand, going to a seminar this Wednesday.

Any information or stories you guys could tell me about it would be great!

Can you tell me what requirements you had to go through for the pre op and how long that took?

Welcome! Each doctor and insurance company requires their own things. My BMI was 48.8 with no comorbidities at the start of my journey. I had to have a psych eval, 6 months of nurse consulting calls, 6 months of pre and post life coach type calls, nutrition seminar. Because my BMI was (is) so high, I didn't have to have a sleep study or other tests I've seen required. My surgeon makes us do a 3 month liver reduction diet (basically lean meat, veggies, and cheese.) There is a lot involved, but if you stay on top of it, everything typically rolls together. I got my referral from my primary doc in August of 2010, and I will be banded sometime in May of this year and I can't wait. Good luck!