Hi Guyyysss !!! I've been a lurker on this site for a while now. I decided that I'd post something since the surgery is no longer a pipe dream but a reality. I've been approved!!! Surgery date is February 1!!! My emotions run the gamut right about now lol.

But I must admit this ain't my first weight loss surgery rodeo.

My mom and I had a bands put in Jan 2009. She shelled out $20,000 just like that. It worked...in the beginning. I went from 208 to 159. Looked pretty friggin hott too. But I was miserable with my band. I was losing weight and following the rules to a T but I knew the band wasn't for me. I NEVER felt any restriction so my weight loss in my opinion was a result of militant calorie restricting and exercise bulimia. Then complications lead to loss of effectiveness which lead to weight gain and ultimately removal. I gained all the weight back and then some.

But now I've been approved, via insurance this time! No strict pre-op diet, no red tape, and a BMI that barely met the requirement. I've been thanking my lucky stars every day.

Anyway, I just wanted to introduce myself and thank all of you guys for your informative, helpful, and inspiring posts that made and will continue to make me want to take control of my health. I hope the surgery brings me much needed success and I'll def be updating regularly.

Thanks for reading )

Congrads!!!!!! :aureola:

Thanks hun!! Good luck to you on your journey

Hi SkinnyB:) I get so excited when I see someone has gotten their 'date'! I got mine yesterday 2/14!! Best wishes! I hope your recovery is an easy one I can't wait to see and share before and after pics!

Congrats! Love your username I am also hoping desperately to get a Feb. date.

Congratulations on getting your date.. I understand the overwhelming happiness you feel. It took me 11 months, but finally was approved on 12/18 and had my surgery 12/28. It's a terrific journey so far, my recovery has been text book perfect. Thankfully it was NOTHING like trying to get approved. :-) I wish you the best of luck. PS, if the lady in the profile photo is you, I'm not sure you can get any prettier, maybe just healthier.

Hi SkinnyB:) I get so excited when I see someone has gotten their 'date'! I got mine yesterday 2/14!! Best wishes! I hope your recovery is an easy one I can't wait to see and share before and after pics!

Omgeeee Valentines Day! That's awesome congrats. We HAVE to keep each other posted on our progress. Best of luck to you too )

Congrats! Love your username I am also hoping desperately to get a Feb. date.

Thanks girlie! Keeping my fingers crossed for you! Pretty soon we won't just like the username, we'll BE the username! Hahaha

Congratulations on getting your date.. I understand the overwhelming happiness you feel. It took me 11 months, but finally was approved on 12/18 and had my surgery 12/28. It's a terrific journey so far, my recovery has been text book perfect. Thankfully it was NOTHING like trying to get approved. :-) I wish you the best of luck. PS, if the lady in the profile photo is you, I'm not sure you can get any prettier, maybe just healthier.

Wow..I read your About Me and I must say I truly admire your determination. You really deserved the surgery and I hope my experience is as smooth sailing as yours and yes the pic is of me...thanks for the compliment. I'm blushing lol

Congrats! I've been waiting almost 4 months to get my date. Damn Kaiser!!!! BTW, love the name.

Congrats! I've been waiting almost 4 months to get my date. Damn Kaiser!!!! BTW, love the name.

Thanks!! Wow 4 months?1? If I were you I think I would've robbed a bank been cash pay by month 2 ;p Kaiser is good for torturing people. But patience is a virtue, At least now you probably know the surgery like the back of your hand which will only make you more successful. Let us know when you get your date!!

Congrats and :welcome:

Congrats and :welcome:

Thanks so much!! 2 months out and you've lost 35lbs?!? OMGeeee can't wait to shrink like you

Hey, SkinnyB, I LOVE love the username. I just had my surgery, and a lot of people commented on my positive attitude toward it, and said that would help. I feel like you are SO super positive. I know you'll do wonderfully and I'm excited to read your posts.

Also, your pic is SO pretty.

Welcome! My surgery is Monday, 1/30. I am so ready for this change. Who is your surgeon?

Congratulations!!!! I'm so excited for you, and cant wait to read about your progress...btw, your profile pic is gorgeous!!! Keep that positive attitude