I hope this topic hasn't been addressed a million times. I am so sick of being overweight. I have not been successful with any weight loss program. I've tried Weight Watchers, sensible calorie control with exercise, appetite suppressants, everything. Nothing works. I have a BMI of 32. I think this means I will not qualify for a lap band. I also have high blood pressure. I hope to go see a doctor at Northstar Medical Specialties in Bellingham, Wa. I will keep reading these informational forums.

I had tried everything too and was just done trying it all. So I went to my first seminar to see about the lap band. I didn't feel comfortable with the surgeon's staff, so i decided to give myself a year to see if i could do it on my own. I joined a gym, watched what i ate and lost a whole 15 lbs in over a year. So i talked to a friend of mine who had it done 2 years previous and she told me to go to her surgeon, and i am so glad i did. i felt very comfortable with him and his staff, they were very informative, was not trying to "sell" me the band. I had borderline high blood pressure, had tried every stinking diet around, my dad has had 2 heart attacks, a stroke and is a diabetic. oh and my back hurt all the time. so that pretty much helped me qualify. I was 100 lbs over weight. Just go see what the doctor says. Worse they can tell you is no! good luck to you.

I hope this topic hasn't been addressed a million times. I am so sick of being overweight. I have not been successful with any weight loss program. I've tried Weight Watchers, sensible calorie control with exercise, appetite suppressants, everything. Nothing works. I have a BMI of 32. I think this means I will not qualify for a lap band. I also have high blood pressure. I hope to go see a doctor at Northstar Medical Specialties in Bellingham, Wa. I will keep reading these informational forums.

I did not qualify for my insurance to pay for lapband so I am a self pay. Always an option if you want it badly enough and insurance won't cover it Good luck to you!!!!