Just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Carrie and I am 27 and live in Wyoming with my amazing hubby and two fur kids. I have been obese since I was about 12 and my highest weight was 369lbs in 2008, I am down to 272lbs thru diet and exercise and am getting my lap band next month by Dr. Holloway in Scottsbluff, NE. Can't believe it's actually happening!! I have BCBS Illinois and was approved in 3 days after submitting my paperwork. Looking forward to getting to know y'all!

Congrats! I am having mine on September 26....so we can be in bandster hell together!! Lets hope for a fast recovery!

I am so happy to get the chance to finally gain control of my eating!! Eat to live not live to eat!!!!!

Congrats and Welcome Carrie! You're amongst friends here, if you have questions feel free to ask and of course do lots of reading. I learned so much from this forum that I had very few questions for my counselors or my surgeon - there is nothing like first hand advice from others who have already gone through the process. Just keep in mind: no two bands or bandsters are alike and try not to compare your results with others. Some of us started losing immediately after surgery and have been full speed ahead the entire time, some take time to start losing - sometimes it doesn't happen until after a fill or two. But you will lose substantially!

For now, enjoy the last of your pre-band days by eating all of the things you can think of - at the quantities you want to eat them. After your surgery, you will still be able to eat whatever you want (after you're healed of course) as long as the entire meal fits in the equivalent of a Dixie cup. LOL I have no regrets, I am happy with my decision and I know you will be too!

Just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Carrie and I am 27 and live in Wyoming with my amazing hubby and two fur kids. I have been obese since I was about 12 and my highest weight was 369lbs in 2008' date=' I am down to 272lbs thru diet and exercise and am getting my lap band next month by Dr. Holloway in Scottsbluff, NE. Can't believe it's actually happening!! I have BCBS Illinois and was approved in 3 days after submitting my paperwork. Looking forward to getting to know y'all![/quote']

My tentative date is Sept 24th. Awaiting insurance approval as we speak:-)

Just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Carrie and I am 27 and live in Wyoming with my amazing hubby and two fur kids. I have been obese since I was about 12 and my highest weight was 369lbs in 2008' date=' I am down to 272lbs thru diet and exercise and am getting my lap band next month by Dr. Holloway in Scottsbluff, NE. Can't believe it's actually happening!! I have BCBS Illinois and was approved in 3 days after submitting my paperwork. Looking forward to getting to know y'all![/quote']

My tentative date is Sept 24th. Awaiting insurance approval as we speak:-)

Hi Carrie' date=' Sorry for the delay. Nice to meet you. Good luck with your surgery and keep us posted

My tentative date is Sept 24th. Awaiting insurance approval as we speak:-)[/quote']