Well I had my first visit with the Dr on December 27th. He said I was the perfect candidate for lapband. I had my bloodwork, attended one out of two support group meetings, the mandatory appts made. I have my GI workup this week and am waiting for cardiology and sleep study to call me. Hoping to get this done in March. My surgeon told me my insurance is golden. I have Anthem Blue Cross. I'm psyched and scared but sick of being fat.:help:

Hey Sharona!

Congrats on starting the process of changing your life! I was banded 9-20-07 and I have Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal. I had my surgery in less than a month after beginning my process. I read all the stories of those who had to do the supervised diet and had wait for months to get surgery, and I realize how fortunate I was to have such good insurance.

Good luck to you and let us know how it goes!

Hi and welcome to LBT! That is awesome that you have insurance to cover your surgery. Keep us updated on your progress and let us know if you have any questions.

Thank you for your support. I am so excited. I realize how fortunate I am to have great insurance. My husband worked for the State and is now retired (early) so I have his insurance forever.

I do have a questions though, how did you handle other people's reactions? I'm hesitant to tell anyone that I'm getting this done because I get stupid questions like "did you try weightwatchers?" Come on how crazy is that. I've 57 years old have a masters degree and great self control...and they ask did I try a diet. YES...my whole life has been a diet!!! Do they honestly think people would get surgery done just for the fun of it?? If we were diabetics getting an insulin pump no one would bat an eye about it. I amin the healthcare field people should know better. Anyway.....thanks

sharon;)

Thank you for your support. I am so excited. I realize how fortunate I am to have great insurance. My husband worked for the State and is now retired (early) so I have his insurance forever.

I do have a questions though, how did you handle other people's reactions? I'm hesitant to tell anyone that I'm getting this done because I get stupid questions like "did you try weightwatchers?" Come on how crazy is that. I've 57 years old have a masters degree and great self control...and they ask did I try a diet. YES...my whole life has been a diet!!! Do they honestly think people would get surgery done just for the fun of it?? If we were diabetics getting an insulin pump no one would bat an eye about it. I amin the healthcare field people should know better. Anyway.....thanks

sharon;)

I have a huge family and I told everyone. Everyone I know, knows that I have struggled to lose weight over and over and over again. For the most part, everyone was very supportive. My MIL and FIL weren't that supportive, but quite honestly, I don't care.

I quess it just depends on how comfortable you are discussing this with people. Everyone has their own reasons for telling, or not telling. Good luck to you in making the decision to tell or not.