Ok since we have some many people join the group I thought it would a good thing to start a little intro thread. Just to introduce yourself and get to know the others....Plus it helps me keep up w/ everyone. I have such a bad memory.

Ok so here goes:

I am Kim - wife to Mike for almost 7 years and mother to Curtis for 3 years. We live in Concord. I actually work for my surgeon now started in March. Before that I was in accounting @ Wachovia.

My weight...well the stats are below and I have been big my whole life. It's Mike and Curtis that made me see I wanted be along to see my kids get grow up. I wanted to be here w/ Mike to help w/ the kid(s). So the band is the best thing that that I have ever done and I would do it over and over and over again.

Ok so that is me in a nut shell....

Hi Sunshine, I am also in Statesville!! I'm so happy that there is this forum to bring people together. If you need any support or even a walking partner one day drop me a line!!

Sheila

I have just joined this forum. So here is a little about me.

I am 40 years old. Married now for almost 25 years now. I am a mom of a teen son.

Due to my weight I now have health problems, such as knee problems .. back problems and many more.

I have recently found out that Medicaid is finally paying for this surgery. I am very happy, yet very nervous at the same time. Because it has now become a reality.

Any input from anyone on what all I should ask would really be helpful.

Thanks

Hi all. I've been coming to this board for awhile but just discovered the NC one. I was banded Oct 1, 2007, I've lost 77 pounds. I'm now 60.My DH and I have lived in Jacksonville, NC for 3 years. Moved here after 23 years in Oregon. We have 3 children, ages 42, 39, and 39. We have 6 grandchildren (each of our children have 2), ages 19, 17, 15, 14, 13, and 11. They live in OR, AK and NC. My DH is going through all the insurance hoops to get lap band surgery. I had mine in MX, so no hoops for me. Glad he did though, because they have just discovered nodules on his left kidney, and we will be finding out what thet is about on the 14th. I have to get my fills at Fill Centers USA in Denver, NC. I love the fill doc, but wish I could find one closer. That's about it for me. My grandson spent the night and he just got up and is ready for breakfast, so I better get a move on. Sundays is BLT morning at Gramma's. Even though the DH and I can't eat them any more!

Hello everyone! I've decided to have the lap band surgery probably in October or November of this year. I have found out that my health insurance will pay 90% of the cost. I've been "dieting" my way up to 267 lbs and I'm finally fed up. This is it.

I've already been to an information session and everything....this is the right thing for me to do. I just wanted to say "hello" and sort of introduce myself.

I am from NC. I'm 40 years old. I have 2 kids -- 19 and 9 and I've been dating a wonderful (supportive) guy for 1 1/2 years now.

I want to lose the weight for me. I'm tired of being tired....if that makes any sense? :-)

I look forward to hearing any feedback you may can share with me to sort of ease my nervousness about all this.

Welcome! I think you are entering a great stage in your life. I think the best statement anyone can make is that they want to do this for them. You have to want it or you will not be successful. :cool2:

I am in Charlotte and there are a lot of us that get together throughout the month and we have a monthly support group. (Not sure of your area but wanted to let you know.)

Welcome and I know you will not be sorry for starting your journey to a healthy happier you!!!!

I GOT A DATE!

Pending ins approval, which the coordinator nearly laughed at when I asked about it, I'll give it all a go on the 28th. They could have done it the 20th, but that's the week that school starts here at the U so I couldn't do it. Too bad...I'd have loved to get an earlier start.

Hello all,

I am from Whiteville, NC (southeastern NC). Married my High School sweetheart in 1970. We have 2 adult children and 4 grandchildren (all my son's). I am a REALTOR. I am scheduled for LapBand on August 12th!!! whooooo hooooo!!!! :Dancing_biggrin:Dr. Harris in Wilmington is my surgeon.

Vera

hi all....been here earlier in the year to tell a little about myself... i'm from benson nc...married...2 girls..ages 4 and 1...work as a 911 dispatcher. i was banded april 30 2008 and have lost around 40 pounds

anyone else close to the area of benson?

Well Dang...I guess I'm gonna be the first one from Greensboro on here.

My name is Alisa and I'm 26 years old. I'll be married to my wonderful husband, Trevor, for 1 year in May. I got banded on Feb. 12th and I am soooooooooo ready for my first fill. I just got done eating a whole chicken biscuit!! I haven't done that since before the surgery....but I have to say it was delicious:blushing::ohmy:

HOW ARE YOU DOING NOW?:smile2:

Hi, I'm from Cary, NC. My band date is Aug. 27th. I'm nervous and excited. I think 40lb is alot and that you are doing great....

Ks

Hi I am from Candler NC just outside of Asheville and looking for Doctors in that area...Any advice of recomendations please

hey all I'm looking into getting the band in the next 8 months..

I'm from Raleigh, NC.

I'm still looking for a good surgeon.

I'm looking into getting the RealizeBand at Pinehurst,NC by Dr. Kenneth Mitchell. But I'm unsure if that's the surgeon I would want to choose.

ooh, I am from Clyde.

If you are doing the surgery at Mission I hear Dr. Soozar is good. One of the 3 Drs there does not like doing the lap band. I was on another board and they said that they were going to do the lap band and it got to the date and the dr. was pushing them toward the gastric bypass

ooh, I am from Clyde.

If you are doing the surgery at Mission I hear Dr. Soozar is good. One of the 3 Drs there does not like doing the lap band. I was on another board and they said that they were going to do the lap band and it got to the date and the dr. was pushing them toward the gastric bypass

I just hope that doctor takes Tri Care insurance. I go tomorow to try to get a refural for a surgeon

Surgery Date!

I am so excited! I am scheduled to be banded by Dr. Bauman on November 6th. Wish me luck!:tongue: