Just wanted to introduce myself. I'm Piper and have been reading this forum for a long time. I'm finally ready to jump in and participate. I just got my financing lined up to get lapband. I've done the yo-yo diet thing for way too long. My BMI is bouncing around just under and just over 35, and I have no major health issues, so my insurance won't cover it. My sister is a doctor (neonatal) and my mom is a nurse practitioner; they (in addition to my husband) are very supportive of me taking this step to have a tool to help me with my weight loss. Over the past couple years I've read everything I can about it...the good, the bad, and the really ugly...and I still feel confident with moving forward. My sister's husband had the RNY, but I'm not ready to take that step. I know there is more after care and maintenance that the band requires, and I am okay with that. I know in my heart that I will not be able to successfully lose and keep it off without intervention and a strong support system. I have the latter, so it is time for the lapband to help me achieve my goals. I'm only 35 years old and have three wonderful young daughters. I don't want to wait until I gain another thirty pounds to start. I can confront this and work hard to lose now. There is no reason for me to wait until I'm another ten years down the road with more health complications. I'm ready to get healthy and maximize my potential for a good quality of life. I have a cnsut with a surgeon picked out for next week. I am an incredibly jumbled ball of nervous and excited. Anyway, hello! I look forward to participating here. Nice to meet you all! Are there any other lower-BMI people started out?

For all those in the Houston area:

What doctor did you use?

What was the cost? (insurance won't cover it :-/)

KristiRN:

I live in league city.

I used Dr Reilly at True Results Houston. Insurance wouldn't cover so I paid $9900 out of pocket.

Thank you Kittyforet!!

Hi I'm in Willis tx north of houston. My Dr is Dr Ballette inThe Woodlands. great Dr and his nurse Cheryl is very helpful/ supportive. I was BCBS and hiad surgery Dec 22 thank god because my insurance changed Jan. And i just found out that my new insurance hybrid does cover. I have to self pay my fills now but at least that's not as bad. Good luck with your surgery! And wecome!

Welcome! I am out by Galveston. Who is your Surgeon?

Cheri

Hi I am in Texas City.