I've been lurking for a while now. In fact, I was on here in 2008 as well. At the time I checking into getting banded by December of 2008, but my parents insurance ran out 1 month too early and my new insurance didn't cover lap band procedures. So, I am now at a full-time job that I love and just found out (don't know why I waited this long) that we cover it with strict criteria to meet over a 6 month period: BMI over 40 (mine is like 47), 6 months of documented nutrtional counseling, ect ect. I am going for my 2nd consult (had one back in 2008) this coming Thursday, Feb. 24th at 3pm. I'm nervous and excited all at the same time. I have done my patient info page, 4 day food/activity journal. If all goes well in the next 6 months, I could be banded by August/September of this year.

General info: 26 years old, female of 284 lbs (recently gained 10 lbs). Been maintaining this weight for about 5 years. Had all tests known to man to make sure it's not my thyroid/ect. and in fact, my GP checks it every year just to see. I try so hard to be healthy, but I honestly do not understand nutrition to the extent I probably should. I often get VERY overwhelmed with all the information I find or all that I'm given. I workout at the gym 4-5 days a week for atleast 33 mins (elliptical), usually do free weights (legs, arms), also take a class here and there (fave: zumba) and walk on occasion and would LOVE to get into running at some point.

Highest weight as adult: 284

Lowest weight as adult (as far as I can remember): 220 (2003, I was 18)

I've tried Atkins, low cal, low fat, cut this, cut that. Nothing sticks. I need help. I'm hoping with a bit of help I will succeed.

Blog: http://onlybrightstar.blogspot.com/

Will def. keep updating as the process moves.

Welcome!!

I've been lurking for a while now. In fact, I was on here in 2008 as well. At the time I checking into getting banded by December of 2008, but my parents insurance ran out 1 month too early and my new insurance didn't cover lap band procedures. So, I am now at a full-time job that I love and just found out (don't know why I waited this long) that we cover it with strict criteria to meet over a 6 month period: BMI over 40 (mine is like 47), 6 months of documented nutrtional counseling, ect ect. I am going for my 2nd consult (had one back in 2008) this coming Thursday, Feb. 24th at 3pm. I'm nervous and excited all at the same time. I have done my patient info page, 4 day food/activity journal. If all goes well in the next 6 months, I could be banded by August/September of this year.

General info: 26 years old, female of 284 lbs (recently gained 10 lbs). Been maintaining this weight for about 5 years. Had all tests known to man to make sure it's not my thyroid/ect. and in fact, my GP checks it every year just to see. I try so hard to be healthy, but I honestly do not understand nutrition to the extent I probably should. I often get VERY overwhelmed with all the information I find or all that I'm given. I workout at the gym 4-5 days a week for atleast 33 mins (elliptical), usually do free weights (legs, arms), also take a class here and there (fave: zumba) and walk on occasion and would LOVE to get into running at some point.

Highest weight as adult: 284

Lowest weight as adult (as far as I can remember): 220 (2003, I was 18)

I've tried Atkins, low cal, low fat, cut this, cut that. Nothing sticks. I need help. I'm hoping with a bit of help I will succeed.

Blog: http://onlybrightstar.blogspot.com/

Will def. keep updating as the process moves.

Hi there My name is Jennifer I am 31 years old and I am married and have three kids.I have been in the same boat with you about dieting.It's very exciting to here that our insurance will cover a procedure like this.The only criteria my insurance requires is that I have to be 18 years old, Have a BMI at 40 which I am 41,have to have a phyc evaluation,and 6 months of nutrition via telephone. I go to my seminar on Monday so I am excited about that.After that she said that a nurse coordinator will contact me and set me up with the rest of my appointments. It sounds like you and I might be banded around the same time I am keeping my journey quiet for a few reason's so other than my husband this will be my support on here. Good luck with your journey and I look forward to seeing your post. Have a great day.