Hello Everyone!

It has been a long time since i have updated. I had started my journey to weight loss in 2011. I had wanted the Lap Band. I jumped through all the hoops my former insurance wanted me to. Then, when we submitted to them for surgery. They said that the place i was going to was no longer in network. They wanted me to drive 5-6 hours to go to the doctor. So, i gave up. I spiraled out of control with my eating. It is now 2016. I am at my highest weight ever. I am in pain from it and totally fed up!

My insurance changed a couple months ago ( Anthem was bought out by Cigna) I thought what the hell, let me look to see if they cover it. AND THEY DID/DO!!! I am beyond excited. Mostly because i am not doing this alone. My adopted Mom had the lap band 6 years ago and it failed her. So we are both having the Sleeve. Hers being a revision. But i am excited and nervous but thats to be expected right?

This site helped me so much last time. I recommended this to my friend also. I look forward to taking my journey with all of you and reading everyone's stories.

2017 is definitely going to be my year!!

Yay!! Good luck on your journey to a new you!

Welcome back, and good luck!

2017 is definitely going to be my year!!

@@Shelli_d

happy things are going your way towards the sleeve

glad you have come back here for help and support

it's never too late for success

you are right

excitement, nerves and other emotions are very common

i see you have jumps/hurdles to deal with through January

insurance hoops are great aren't they?

good luck

kathy

good luck and follow everything your doctor tells you to do!

"you got this"

jane

i am excited and nervous but thats to be expected right?

2017 is definitely going to be my year!!

If that's the way you feel, then it's to be expected. There's room for the full range of emotions, so wear them proudly. Use the ones that are useful and grind down the rest.

2017 is going to be your year for as long as it's on the calendar. Then on to the next and the next and so on.

Excitement and nerves are all part of the process, they are good to feel. You may even become scared and that's completely normal as well, try sitting with all of your feelings. Don't push them aside, be mindful of where you are emotionally.

Good luck on this awesome journey your starting.

So excited for you! You won't regret it!