I have posted a few times on other forums, but I am a beginner here.

I have recently started the process of what will hopefully lead to me getting approved for LB.

I am currently on the three month supervised diet required by my insurance company. I am seeing Dr. Garth Davis (Big Medicine) for my surgery. I was worried about getting approved (you never know w/insurance), but I think I now have a pretty good chance.

I am 5'6 and 255, BMI 41. I had a sleep study done and they called yesterday to tell me I do have sleep apnea. Not that it is good, but I do know it will help my chances. I have to have my CPAP study/fitting tomorrow. I can just add that diagnosis to high cholesterol, GERD, asthma, and hypothyroidism.

I hope to get to know a few of you and get some encouragement. Other than my husband, my family is not aware of my intentions, so I really don't have many people to share this with. I love my family, but they tend to be very negative & jealous (not to mention none of the women are over a size 6)!

Hello to you all!!

I have posted a few times on other forums, but I am a beginner here.

I have recently started the process of what will hopefully lead to me getting approved for LB.

I am currently on the three month supervised diet required by my insurance company. I am seeing Dr. Garth Davis (Big Medicine) for my surgery. I was worried about getting approved (you never know w/insurance), but I think I now have a pretty good chance.

I am 5'6 and 255, BMI 41. I had a sleep study done and they called yesterday to tell me I do have sleep apnea. Not that it is good, but I do know it will help my chances. I have to have my CPAP study/fitting tomorrow. I can just add that diagnosis to high cholesterol, GERD, asthma, and hypothyroidism.

I hope to get to know a few of you and get some encouragement. Other than my husband, my family is not aware of my intentions, so I really don't have many people to share this with. I love my family, but they tend to be very negative & jealous (not to mention none of the women are over a size 6)!

Hello to you all!!

HI,

Im new to the group as well. I go tomorrow for my final consultation. I live in Houston too!

I havent told alot of my family and friends. They think I should be able to do this without help.

I wish you all the best on your goal.

hello and congrats on your decision...I hope that your surgery will be soon and you will be happy...I love my band...best thing I have ever done...and I would do it again....

I've never heard of Big Medicine, but I don't watch much TV. Is it a one-time show or a series? Will it be on again, and if so, could someone let me know when and on what channel? Thanks!!!