Hey everyone! Been here, snooping on all of the posts as a nonmember while I've been contemplating getting banded. I took the plunge and registered for the seminar June 6 and my first appointment with the surgeon is June 11. I'm so excited. I have loved the support and wealth of information that you all share with each other! I've been taking notes when I read something and think it would be something I may need in the future I've been overweight my whole life, as far as I can remember. I haven't really let it hold me back, I've still done the things I like to do...traveling extensively, maintaining amazing friendships, just living life to the fullest. I'm not afraid of work, even hard work...back in 2010 I worked and worked and lost about 70 lbs while training to do something I never thought possible...a half marathon...and I did it, crossed that finish line and felt on top of the world, unstoppable! Since then, I burned out on the hours a day that I was working out and getting my training miles in. I was up and at the track before sunrise, then headed to work, then to the gym, and two nights a week followed it up with zumba classes, and weekends were designated for my long mileage training. So needless to say I just got burned out. I'm looking to the band for some help and hope that I have as much success as so many of you all have shared about!! Ready to be healthy and happy and truly live with no limits :-D

Welcome Crystal! This environment is so welcoming and friendly, you are in the right place. I am waiting on insurance approval at the moment and looking at mid-June or July for the surgery. Keep us updated on your progress, maybe we will be banded around the same time!

Looking forward to your future posts.

Thank you both!

My insurance requires the 6 month supervised diet/fitness so I'm looking at more like December/January for actual surgery...But that gives me a really good "head start" on getting things going! Please keep me posted on your approval, date and progress!!

My insurance did require it and then it changed in so hopefully the process will go faster. You have a great attitude and that alone will get you where you want to be,