This is my introduction although I've been lurking here for quite some time. I am a SAHM to 4 boys ages 13, 11, 8 and 3. I've always been heavy but was never obese until my 20's. Right now my BMI is 41 and I've obviously chosen the lapband as my tool of choice. I have to go this Monday, March 3rd for my last nutrition weigh in, March 10th is my ultrasound, March 11th is my psych eval and then within the following two weeks I will be able to meet with my surgeon to set a date and get my approval from Cigna, hopefully. My surgeon is Dr. Thaddeus Trus and I love him so far, my surgery will take place at Highland Hospital which is a Bariatric Center of Excellence, so hopefully all will go well.

I absolutely love these boards they are a true lifesaver, I can't imagine having to go through this or any other procedure without having this sort of access to others who have gone through the same thing. I think we often take for granted this wonderful world that is at our fingertips. Anyway thanks to everyone who posts their stories. Right now I am having a difficult time losing weight for my weigh in, trying not to drink liquids with my meals and giving up my beloved diet coke as i've been told after banding all carbonated beverages are off limits forever:(

Great meeting you and if anyone has Dr. Trus please let me know, he is originally from Baltimore and just moved here to Rochester, NY.

so how was the seminar?? Did you love it?

I'm getting really excited...my first appointment with him is on the 28th!!! :thumbup: :w00t:

I didn't get to go! My sister, who is 9 weeks pregnant started bleeding yesterday! :w00t: Needless to say, there was no way I could be away from home last night. She's on complete bed rest now for awhile, hopefully everything will be okay.

So... my plans get pushed back... but family is family and you gotta do what you gotta do for them... grrrrrrrr :thumbup:

Life sucks sometimes.

Glad to hear that your sister is alright, even though she's on bedrest...you're right, family is family and you just gotta be there! That was definately important though...

He has seminars all the time...see when the next seminar is, sign up for it, and then call to make an appointment. Believe me, the appointment will be long after the seminar anwyays....you'll be able to get to the seminar and get the info packet to fill out with plenty of time.

Goodluck!

i live in rochester and im looking for support for lapband... trying to get a group together for banding... i had band done in feb 2009.... i need support.. please email me bren270@aol.com thanks