Hello Everyone,

well a lil about me im a 24 year old hispanic singel mother of a wonderful 8 yr old lil man.

I am new to this forum looking to get the lapband. I have been reading so much about it I think is my best resort since I am an active person so working out for me is not a mission is determination.

I weight 266 lbs im 5'6 and BMI is 46. IS horrible im morbedly obese like the doctors say. I want to get my life back im yound and ready to do this!!! I Seen friends with great results im so ready!! on tuesday I go to see the gastroelogist to give my reasons why I want to get it .

What will he ask??? thanks ! hope to meet great people here.

Hello Everyone,

well a lil about me im a 24 year old hispanic singel mother of a wonderful 8 yr old lil man.

I am new to this forum looking to get the lapband. I have been reading so much about it I think is my best resort since I am an active person so working out for me is not a mission is determination.

I weight 266 lbs im 5'6 and BMI is 46. IS horrible im morbedly obese like the doctors say. I want to get my life back im yound and ready to do this!!! I Seen friends with great results im so ready!! on tuesday I go to see the gastroelogist to give my reasons why I want to get it .

What will he ask??? thanks ! hope to meet great people here.

hi there!!!!! im from long island too and im a 25 yo single mom of a 9year old lil man ! Why are you going through your gastro first? May I just suggest my surgeon? Hes in syosset and hes the best in NY ! Here is his website.

Laparoscopic Surgery in Long Island ? LAP BAND

im gettin banded soon ! maybe u can help me with the exercise motivation part lol:lol:

Queenzjade-

One of the things they will focus on is your past diet history--have you dieted several times and lost weight only to have it come back? Failed diets seems to be the most important thing they are concerned about. Also-is your weight affecting your way of life? Making it hard to have the energy to care for your lil man? Is it hard to keep up with him? Those are factors that will make it easier to get your band.

Do lots of reading here on this website and you'll be prepared when you meet the doctor, and things will go easier for you!

thank you for the great information!!

well I called my insurance which is Medicaid/Healthfirst and they told me for me to be considered for the Lap band I Have to make an appt with a gastro doc first. Then he will refer me to the surgeon. I called right away to schedule it.

As for me after I had my son I lost all the weight from size 22 to size 8 but 5 yrs ago gained it back . every since my weight has come up then down and up again. I dont have energy to walk at times sooo is frustrating I need to be an active mother for my son. SO i hope is a go for me...is it a long process to get approved??

MS Maurauny I can definitely Motivate you to work out I love working out ;O) well was my passion and i am ready to get and find that passion again!! ;o) well do your surgeon accept healthfirst. I wouldnt mind going to a recommended surgeon .

Welcome, it's a big decision. I spent lots of time telling myself why I shouldn't have the surgery. In that time I didnt' lose a single pound. I love being outside, I love skiing and cycling but to be quite honest, I was barely doing my favorite things because of my weight. I called a surgeons office and talked to one of his assistants and by the time we were done talking I started the process. I'm now two weeks post-op and am thrilled so far. Weight is coming down, I'm really excited about the things I will be able to do as I heal and drop the weight even further.

My opinion, spend some time looking into this. My primary care physician told me not to do this that I could lose the weight on my own (I couldn't). My family was 100% behind me and without them I wouldn't have gone through with it. I have a long way to go on my journey but I can say this I truly believe this is going to work and allow me to be as active as I want to be and as healthy.

thank you for the great information!!

well I called my insurance which is Medicaid/Healthfirst and they told me for me to be considered for the Lap band I Have to make an appt with a gastro doc first. Then he will refer me to the surgeon. I called right away to schedule it.

As for me after I had my son I lost all the weight from size 22 to size 8 but 5 yrs ago gained it back . every since my weight has come up then down and up again. I dont have energy to walk at times sooo is frustrating I need to be an active mother for my son. SO i hope is a go for me...is it a long process to get approved??

the approval process is dff wih each insurance. mine was extremely quick but u have to call the office and ask how it usually goes with ur insurance