Hi! I have to admit that anytime someone mentioned weight loss surgury I was offended. My lunch time walking partner asked me if I knew anything about the lap band. We are both strugling to get below 250 lbs.. I did some research for her and changed my mind.

We both have to complete the six month supervised diet before we can have the lap band surgury. It's funny how she was the one to start down this path but I'm the one really pursuing it. I already have my appointment with the surgen and have started the six month supervised diet. The appointment clerk sugested that I start to look for support groups. Durring the next six months I can form a network to help me do well after the surgury. I know that I will need it. My husband told me that he will support me in what ever I want to do but he loves me as I am. He is joining WW with me to help me. Other than my husband and lunch buddy, I don't have anyone who supports this.

Welcome to LBT! You'll find lots of support here! Start reading all the old as well as the new threads, and you'll get lots of information. Good Luck!

You are the first person I'm replying to. I just joined, and I've never really done this messaging thing before. I can't believe you have to wait 6 months. I saw my dr. on Monday and seeing the psychologist on Firday. I was told I can have the surgery as soon as insurance okays it - probably in a month. I am really excited! The worst part for me right now is that my surgeon is 3 1/21 hours away. I found him on the internet and even though there are lots of otheres closer by, this guy's website kept drawing me back. Then when I met him I knew he as the one. I won't be able to go to the support groups because of the distance so I'm glad I found this site.

Welcome and congratulations on pursuing this weight loss journey. I am also from Maryland. I was banded on 4/30/07 and so far I absolutely love it. Who is your surgeon? I also had to do the six months of supervised weight loss with my PCP. The time goes by quickly. Where in Maryland are you located? I wish you the best of luck and keep us informed of how things go for you. GOOD LUCK!!!

Tina

thank you for the welcome!! I live in harford county and my Dr. is Dr. Steele at JH Bayview. I meet with her on July 11th. I can't wait.

Hi - welcome. I live in Anne Arundel Co. I was banded on April 20th. I had to do a 6 month preop diet exercise thing, it went by quickly. Good Luck and keep us posted.

Hi I'm doing the 6 month diet now and hope to be banded in Nov. You want to make sure all the hoops your insurance co wants you to do before the approve you. I needed to see a nutritionist too during this 6 mo supervised diet. Also a psych eval. I have BCBS. Good louck with your journey! Diane