I attended the seminar last night, and was very dissapointed to learn that bc/bs of alabama would not cover lap band- only gastric bypass. I am on my parent's insurance, because I am still in college and only 20. So anyway, my mother actually said that she would finance it if that's what I really needed to lose weight and be healthy. I was quite suprised by this, because she (the yo-yo dieter queen) has always told me that I could lose the weight on my own if I really tried. I really don't want my parents to take out a 15,000 dollar loan for me, especially when I'll be in college and basically leaning on them for financial support. So, we called my Dad's office to see what insurance they have, and it's United Healthcare!! And they cover it! So now I just have to wait for January (when the insurance will become effective) to get here and start the whole process. I probably will wait until mid-march to get the actual surgery, because of school. I am so excited though!!! Anyone have any tips for these few preliminary months??

Sorry this is so long! You're a trooper if you made it here

Yeah for you !!! That is great news ! This is just the beginning of a great journey to a new and improved YOU. Sounds like you have some understanding parents. You should keep them !!!

One thing I did that really gave me a jumpstart was to begin eating like a bandster as soon as I began the process. I started eating several small meals per day. Only drink no calorie liquids and focus on eating proteins first at each meal. This should make your transition into banded life a little easier plus give you a couple months to get a head start! Good luck and congratulations!