Hello Everyone. I have heard about lap band surgery a few years ago and never though it was possible for me to get the surgery done. A friend of mine had it done as a test when it was fairly new and it is now offered here in my area. I checked http://www.obesityhelp.com and looked under the insurance area and most people with the insurance I have were accepted. I hope to be as well. I am 26 with depression, skin problems, mood swings, and low low self esteem. I had sleep apnea but my tonsils were removed fixing that.

My mom has always been against these surgeries and always told me that she isn't letting me get one but with the technology these days and obesity running in my family, I don't want to live a short life. I plan on having children some day and I would like to be around for them.

I have the papers I need to fill out to see if I am accepted for the surgery. At a BMI of 44.4 I would hope so.

Nice to meet you kittylover. I hope that you are accepted and everything goes smoothly.

Thank you I hope so too, being like this is driving me nuts.

Well honey you came to the right site. Now go look around and jump in. What state do you live in, if I may ask.

I am in Florida and I don't even go to the beach...me and bathing suits don't mix.

Try intoducing yourself in the Florida Forum

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/forumdisplay.php?f=30

Nice to meet you kittylover

Thank you