Hi everyone I'm Heather, a 35 yr old mom of three boy's and wife to a wonderful man. I have a full time job and am definatly overweight. I went to a lap-band seminar on 4-18-11 and go for my 1st appt on wednesday I'm super excited, nervous, every emotion possible right now and just really hoping my insurance will cover the cost, since I am on medicaid they said it could take 3-6 month's to get approved so I have a bit of a wait ahead of me. I am currently weighing 335lbs and stand 5ft 1in (can't believe I just typed that) so I know my BMI is around 60 I would guess. Anyway wish me luck on my new venture and I look forward to meeting and getting to know you all.

Welcome and Good Luck!

Heather, What a great journey you are about to get in on. How exciting for you. If the insurance does not approve, you appeal it. They do that discourage you and to see if you are willing to stick with it. YOU ARE!!! I am hearing that the insurance companies are approving more than before because the Lap Band has so many benefits over other procedures. I understand not believing you typed your status, but honey you are among friends now. We get it. No longer do you have to hide your hurt and shame, no longer do you need to be embarassed. Sounds like you have a great family and that will be helpful, but there are things you will need from those who have "beent here done that", so to speak. and we are here cheering you on. So let us help. Ask and we will be quick to respond. It is always a little different for each person but that is ok, it is your journey and mine is well my journey but we do have a lot in common. So go get them! You can do this an we are here to help. Best of luck and read all you can on here, it will help tons. Let us hear from you.

Janice