I've been a yoyo dieter all my life. I am now at my heaviest and miserable. To be healthy I must get the weight off and keep it off. 5 ft 5 in and 196 lb. 62 years young, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, back problems, high blood sugar, high cholesteral and high triglycerides

I would appreciate some feedback on my current situation.

Yesterday I had a consultation for lap band. Went in to the consult thinking I would self-pay about $10,000. Turns out if I gain 15 pounds my insurance will pay for everything. Should I try to gain the weight? I can't really afford to self-pay.

Thanks for some opinions.

Judy K

I've been a yoyo dieter all my life. I am now at my heaviest and miserable. To be healthy I must get the weight off and keep it off. 5 ft 5 in and 196 lb. 62 years young, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, back problems, high blood sugar, high cholesteral and high triglycerides

I would appreciate some feedback on my current situation.

Yesterday I had a consultation for lap band. Went in to the consult thinking I would self-pay about $10,000. Turns out if I gain 15 pounds my insurance will pay for everything. Should I try to gain the weight? I can't really afford to self-pay.

Thanks for some opinions.

Judy K

I say go for it! I gained 20 pounds to qualify after hearing the same thing at my consultation. I just got banded on August 12, 7 days ago, and it was completely covered by insurance. It's been really hard so far, but my friend who got banded says it's worth it and it gets easier. She's been banded for one year and has lost 100 pounds.

--Stillthinking (although I should have picked a different username since i've already had it done.)

Stillthinking you can change your name now since you have only a few posts you won't lose as much. Contact Alex and he will tell you what to do.

Without admitting anything If I was in your shoes I would do it save your money for all the new clothes you will need to buy! Good luck !

Without admitting anything If I was in your shoes I would do it save your money for all the new clothes you will need to buy! Good luck !

Dr. Hollis is going to be my doctor too.

I have a question for you ladies. I was denied by my insurance for not having a 40 bmi so I gained the weight and just saw my dr. I am at almost 42. Talk about going overboard! Anyway, can I start trying to lose some weight now or do I have to wait and see if I get approved and see the surgeon first? Any help would be appreciated thanks!