Hello!

My name is Jamie, and I'm very happy to be on the path to getting a lap band.

About me...

32 years old, my height is 5'4", BMI = 38.6

happily married for 7 years to a naturally thin (and wonderful!) husband

two adorable kids, daughter is 2 and son is 1

live in Northern Virginia, about 25 miles away from D.C.

elementary language arts teacher

My weight struggles...

heavy since I can remember

lived around 175 in college

lived around 185 post college

got up to 195 pre-first pregnancy

got up to 235 with first pregnancy, then down to 210

got up to 240 with second pregnancy, then down to 225

now at 225 for a year, weight is not moving

I have an insatiable appetite. I'm hungry all the time. Always have been that I can remember.

I ran a marathon in 2007 (pre kids), I started training weighing 185 and finished the race weighing 186. I haven't run since having kids, and now I'm totally out of shape. But, I was very much in shape when I was down in the 180's.

I found out a few weeks back that I have severe sleep apnea. I have always had weight loss surgery in the back of my mind, but I never thought I could qualify. Well, with a serious comorbid condition, I now qualify and I'm ready to take the plunge. Other than the apnea, I have no other medical issues (good blood pressure, etc).

I am going to use Dr. Robert Pinnar in Reston, Virginia. I went to his seminar earlier this week and was very happy with what I saw and heard. I have my first official appointment with him at the end of May. I'm seeing my primary care doctor tomorrow to get a physical and make sure all is well for the surgery.

Due to insurance, I will have to do a 6-month supervised diet before I can have the surgery. I'm starting weight watchers tomorrow with my first meeting. Once I finish that 6-month diet, my insurance (CareFirst BCBS) will cover 90% of the surgery. My hope is to have the surgery before the end of the year.

Looking forward to chatting with you all through this process!

Jamie

Hi Jamie and Welcome to your LB journey. I was just banded on 4-4-11. So far, so good. Look forward to hearing more from you!

Welcome Jamie....you will love this site and all the great advice and support it gives!! I was banded on 4/5/11 and doing well. I too had to do 6 months of supervised weight loss for my insurance but it had to be through my PCP or another doctor! It goes by pretty fast and you will have plenty of time to research and know exactly what you are in for. Between this site, a couple of books, and a couple of support groups, I felt very well educated and have not even had any questions since my surgery as a result Good luck and best wishes on your journey!!

Welcome Jamie,

My name is also Jamie, and I am excited for you. I expect to be banded in early summer 2011 and can't wait. I am glad that you have joined this site because it is truly a blessing. There are so many friendly people here to share their stories, and you will be free to ask questions and voice concerns and get honest feedback. Certainly wish you the best of luck with your journey.