Hello,

My name is Carrie and I live in Westminster CO. I am just beginning the journey toward banding. I have always been overweight but have really struggled with obesity since my first childs birth 10 years ago.

I have recieved an info packet after a referral from my physician to Dr Johnell in Greeley.

I am intimidated by it all. The mental health issue freaks me out because I have had treatment for deppression and anxiety for a long time, am on meds and my psychologist is talking that I may be bi polar 2 which will disqualify me from banding from what I have read.

I could use some input and thoughts. I understand the concern over bi polar etc but can anyone tell me if this is a definite? If I have it managed then will I qualify? :confused2:

Edited April 3, 200818 yr by CarrieCO

Hi Carrie and welcome to LBT. I am not sure if bipolar will disqualify you or not, to be honest. Hopefully someone else will better be able to answer your question.

Please keep us posted on how things do progress.

I went to Johnell, he's amazing. I am on depression meds for other reasons and its not an issue. They are, more than anything, looking for alcoholism ... it's bad to be an alcoholic and do this and Johnell is so thorough he doesn't want anyone in his office that will not succeed on the program and I love that about him. I'm in Broomfield! :party:

Carrie -

Hi, my name is Alexis. I was banded in May with Dr Snyder in Denver. I was pretty nervous about the mental health issue as well, but I had to keep in mind the big picture. I was diagnosed as bi polar about 13 years ago and have battled with it. Before the diagnoses I thought it was just depression. But on a positve, I just wanted you to know that your not alone with that fear. And I am 6 months out and feeling better about myself that i have in I can't tell you how long. Just hang in there and you to with get there!

hi my name is penny and im 11days out i was banded by dr snyder hes so awesome, i have been emotional the last few days I also suffer from anxiety i would love to chat with you im in broomfield let me know

hi Im new to the sight but looking for people in my area im also in broomfield. i suffer with anxiety and have been dealing with all range of emotions would love to have someone to chat with let me know

I would love to be touch with others in Colorado. I am still trying o learn this site, so I may be slow at first. But hey I am out here!

hey let me know if your up to chatting Im in broomfield too

Hi there,

My name is Cali and I am from Kansas but will have my surgery in denver (Colorado Bariatrics) on the 22nd of Dec.

I would love to chat with people from the same area!

Hope to hear from you soon! c_wiley04@hotmail.com

I had my surgery with Dr Johnell in May 2006. He's very thorough and tries to be on the safe side.

I was taking Depression meds when I first had my surgery. He suggested one year of counseling to handle any issues.

It's all worked out fine. He's got a good staff and they are even now having appts in Lafayette once a week, although they book up fast.

I would say just be honest and let them make the recommendation of what needs to be done.

I am in Westminster and would love to talk with people who have had Lapband.

Edited January 5, 200917 yr by chantersamo
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