Hi folks!

My name is Tamika I live in cincinnati ohio. I am in the process of being approved for lap band. I am 26 w/ the bmi of 63. I still have 5 months of assisted diet plan left. (so I am still in the early stages of doing this) I have empty sella syndrome (e.s.s) its a conditition that affect my pitutary gland and one of the symptoms is obesity in women. I also got sleep apnea and on c-pap at night. I dont really know how this process goes just praying that I will be bless to get this proceedure. Other fun facts about me is I have 5 kids and i'm in school. Hope this site can help me with questions about this proceedure.

Tamika

Hi folks!

My name is Tamika I live in cincinnati ohio. I am in the process of being approved for lap band. I am 26 w/ the bmi of 63. I still have 5 months of assisted diet plan left. (so I am still in the early stages of doing this) I have empty sella syndrome (e.s.s) its a conditition that affect my pitutary gland and one of the symptoms is obesity in women. I also got sleep apnea and on c-pap at night. I dont really know how this process goes just praying that I will be bless to get this proceedure. Other fun facts about me is I have 5 kids and i'm in school. Hope this site can help me with questions about this proceedure.

Tamika

Hi Tamika: Welcome to our community. You will find this site very helpful and quite supportive. You have made a life-changing decision and I'm so proud of you! Good luck during your journey, and keep in touch....you will find us very resourceful!