We need a place where we can support each other through our "more than most" journey. Just as turtles don't get much out of hearing us talking about fast we're losing, maybe it would give us a nice break from "I'm getting banded because I need to lose 60 lbs".

I think we have our own unique challenges, expectations, baggage, etc. -- and we need our own little niche to support eachother. We all have a very long journey ahead of us, and need to band together.

I finally have my letter and am waiting to speak with the surgeons office to schedule my surgery. The wait is almost over.

That is really great news Cherlita!!

I personally still have no news yet.

Hey guys just wanted to drop a little note to let you all know that banding really does work for us supersize folks. I have been on this journey for just about 6 months, and have reduced my BMI from 61 to 51. I know the ticker is a little different, but these are the numbers from my doc's scale. I have lost 76 pounds so far, and just over 40 since banding on 8/7/07. I hope you all are having the same success, and if you are just starting out good luck, and just know that this stuff really works.

Jim

Hi all,

I'm a newbie to the board and I am going to meet my surgeon this Saturday. I have a BMI of (gulp) 68 ... what the heck ... so I'm sure I will come home with instructions galore to get my proverbial butt into gear. I am penciled in over the phone for surgery for Dec. 29th -assuming we both meet each other's approval so it doesn't leave much time, but I am motivated as I want to start 2008 off with a bang

I was approved for the big gastric bypass surgery 4 years ago, but even with classes and health insurance approval, it just didn't feel right, so I delayed and then they tossed me off the list! Of course, I could have reapplied, but every time I looked at calling, I just got an odd sensation and decided to hold off.

Everything I've read about the lapband feels "right" for me at this time so I think I'm finally on that road I was supposed to be on. I've been reading this board for some time and am so impressed with the posts on this thread -- inspirational much? wow! :clap2:

Anyway, I'll continue reading and absorbing and hope to bring good news home with me on Saturday afternoon

Trish

Welcome Trish, and Good Luck with Dec. 29th, thats my birthday

Jim

Hi everyone,

I received my approval letter from ...Have a Great Week!

I finally have my letter and am waiting to speak with the surgeons office to schedule my surgery. The wait is almost over.

Cherlita & Sassy780,

Congratualtions! I am excited for you!

Cheers,

Mary

Hi all,

I'm a newbie to the board and I am going to meet my surgeon this Saturday. ...

Trish

Hi Trish,

I know what you mean about the gastric bypass, just too scary. It took me time to get here as well. Congratulations, you will do great!

Happy banding,

Mary

Hey guys just wanted to drop a little note to let you all know that banding really does work for us supersize folks. I have been on this journey for just about 6 months, and have reduced my BMI from 61 to 51. I know the ticker is a little different, but these are the numbers from my doc's scale. I have lost 76 pounds so far, and just over 40 since banding on 8/7/07. I hope you all are having the same success, and if you are just starting out good luck, and just know that this stuff really works.

Jim

Hey Jim,

Thanks for the publishing your results. It helps to see how others are doing.

Thank you,

Mary

That is really great news Cherlita!!

I personally still have no news yet.

Hi Irene,

You hang in there, your day is coming.

Pleasant dreams :notagree,

Mary

I too have a bmi of over 50 and I am only 5'3" my surgery is scheduled for 2nd week of December. I can't wait. I know there is a very long road ahead of me but hey I am bound for 150 pounds. I am brand new to the board and will be having my surgery at the University of Washington Dr Oelschlager

Hello to all:

I just found this thread and I think it's great. As you can see I too started with a BMI over 50 and hoping to be at healthy BMI by December 2008. I went through a few of the posts and I see everyone is doing very well. Cheers to all.

I just got my aproval letter. Now I am all freaked out about how I am going to pay for my portion. Man I am slightly stressed out about it.

Trish

Welcome to the lap band groupies! I am so thankful for the lap band I started out with a BMI well over 55. I now at 43 and holding...... fromsize 3X to a 14 ladies! I love my new body and am waiting impatiently to get into my 12's Never thought I would be saying that!!! Good luck and best wishes for a succesful new year! Sharon

Welcome 150bound and congratulations...what a great decision you have made. Stay active on the boards, this community really helps me!

Happy banding,

Mary

Hi Cerrin,

Congrats on the approval letter. You will figure out a way. Be proactive with the provider and ask if they have a payment plan for your portion or have any suggestions.

Try not to stress, it will work out.

Happy banding,

Mary