Hi, I'm Susan (37 years old) and I am getting banded on 1/31 (one week from tomorrow). I can't wait. I have a BMI of 35 and 80 pounds to lose. I know that isn't as much as some people, but I admire every pound anyone can take off.

I worked hard to earn the extra weight- lots of overeating and sitting. I do have thyroid issues and had a hysterectomy when I was 30 but honestly, it is my eating habits (volume volume volume) and laaaaccckkkk of exercise that got me here.

But, I am so thrilled to be getting a Lap Band, this little tool is going to be the key to my success. I have tried everything out there. I am excited, and reading everything I can get my hands on... but nervous also....

okay- so I posted this as a thread to see if anyone has advice... my surgeon's office made a mistake and I was not approved. so we are rushing to get in all the info that the insurance wants to get me approved (with surgery scheduled for day after tomorrow). I hope I can still get it - now I am even more stressed out... trying to prepare for surgery that may not happen. :cry