Hello all pre/post banders and everyone in between. I am a newbie to this site, and within the last 24 hours or so have begun to find it so helpful.

I have been considering lap band for a few years now. Just recently I finally took the step forward to becoming a healthier me. I had to complete a 6 month metabolic program which consisted of me seeing a nutritionist once a month, a phsyc visit, a weight loss meeting, and a lap band seminar. I finally completed all of the necessary requirements this past April . I got my pre-surgical referral to see this wonderful doctor...Dr. Shayani. I have seen nothing but the best reviews about him and his staff. I highly recommend him. As of April 19th I completed all of his post surgical requirements, which were an esophogram, phsyc approval, and some lab work. Now I am impatiently waiting to schedule my surgery.

Currently I am 241lbs 5'3in . My goal weight is 140-145. But we shall see. I think I will be happy at any weight around that number, I will know when I am comfortable with my body again.

I am not really nervous far as the surgery goes. What’s bothering me is how my body will adjust to the weight loss. I know I need to work out, but I'm not sure if my body will keep up since I would be losing weight at a more rapid pace. With that being said has anyone (mainly females) had problems with sagging skin, or droopy boobs? I contacted BC/BS of IL and inquired about cosmetic surgery. Happy to say it is something that covered under my plan with a referral.

Can anyone can give me a little insight as to what I have forward to looking to far as this waiting game, and post op care, any and all comments, suggestions, and words of encouragement are all greatly appreciated.

Thank you and I wish everyone much continued success on your journey!! :wub:

If you are interested in what the lose skin may look like, I have found You Tube very helpful. There are hundreds of women who have done weekly video journals of their progress and have even shown the loose skin issue.

Search You Tube for Lap Band Success stories, then search Lap Band - loose skin. Each person is different. It depends on working out, how long the skin has been stretched, stretch marks, genetics, pregnancies....

You are so lucky that insurance says it may cover the cosmetic surgery. I beleive once I loose my wieght i will need a TT and a breast lift. I am hoping my arms can tone up as well as inner thighs. I have read and seen people that had to get all four proceedures after WLS.

Best wishes on your journey!

Katy

Thanks Katy. I have seen those videos. That's what I'm afraid of. Like you said everyone is different and working will help tone up those areas.

Hello, I am at more of a begining than you, I just went to the seminiar last night and I am waiting to begin. What is BC/BS of IL and who are you insured by, I want to see of I have that coverage as well. Great luck on your WLS journey!!!

@ wife2bee.... I have BlueCross Blue Shield Blue Advantage ***

Wife2bee, Are you in the Illinois area? If so did you attend the seminar @ the Olympia Fields campus?

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I too went to the seminar last night , I'm currently waiting to hear back from the office to see if my insurance will pay for the surgery....