Hello everyone in lapband world. I am new here and have not been banned yet. This past Jan my OBGYN suggested that I think about getting the lap band since I struggle so much with my weight and to avoid future risks to my health. At that time I thougth no way.. I CAN DO IT MYSELF... well I can't do it myself - I have managed to gain back the 45 lbs I lost last year is what I managed to do myself... So I have done some research and I am waiting. At this point I am waiting for my company to decide if they want to add the lap band surgery to our insurance plan. (my company uses BCBS BUT they self fund the policy so they can decide what they want to cover and what they DON'T want to cover) I was told I would hear something next week so we will see. I am planning on fighting for a yes. So keep your fingers crossed for me. I am ready to do it! I have been on a die since I was in the 4th grade!!! I am ready to stop dieting and ready to start living and not be so sucked into the food additicion thing. I know it will be hard work and I know I can fail with the band if I don't try but I see it as a great tool to assist all this effort I put into weight loss... I have tried almost everything out there and spent thousands of dollars on things that don't really help. They only thing I got from all that is fatter!!!! Anyway just wanted to introduce myself and say I am already addicted to checking out this site. Everyone here is great and encouraging and I really look forward to being an active part here. I hope you all have sweet dreams!!!! :notagree

Welcome to LBT! Good luck! Take some time to read the threads on here, there is a ton of valuable information just for taking the time to read them all.

Welcome Tree. I feel so blessed that my insurance covers the band. I will keep you in my prayers...... keep us posted

Thanks Betty and Angie. I really appreciate it. What are your stories?

Hey Tree,

You asked my story, so here goes. I'm 39 and married to a wonderful man. Combined we have 3 grown children and 6 grandbabies. I am still pre band, but working on it. Everything is finished now except 5 of 7 nutrition classes. I researched and prayed for over a year about wls and finally decided on the band. I really feel it is the best tool for me personally.

I have my fingers crossed for you. Keep us posted.

Hi there!

Good luck! You'll find a lot of information on this site. I'm really happy about being banded. It's nice not to feel like I'm starving constantly!

Hope you get some insurance coverage!