This is my first post, although I've been reading the posts here for a while.

I never had a weight problem until I got married and my mil put me on my first diet (I was a size 5). Since then, I've tried so many different things to lose weight and always gain it back with a few of its friends

I had gone to a seminar a few years back, but felt out-of-place since everyone there was much larger than I was and had serious health issues. I felt like I was trying to take the easy way out. So here we are five years later and still the same ole size. UGH!

I've been doing more research and have come to the conclusion that having the lap-band will be the best tool to take this weight off for good. Unfotunately, now that I've made up my mind, I'm so nervous that I'm going to chew off all my nails! I'm very worried that I won't meet the criteria. I'm right on the boarder...I'm 100 lbs overweight, but my BMI is only 39.9. I have to wait until the seminar on July 16th to even get started.:smile2:

:thumbup:Hi this is also my first post. I am in the process of getting the band. I have my first consult on July 3rd, and i am too nervous. I've gotten all of my labs, stress, apnea, echo, medical letter inhand when i go for the consultation! Lol . I didnt want to wait for them to tell me what I needed to submit to the insurance for the code that is needed. I really want to get this on the ball because i am looking forward to getting off all of the bp meds and leading healthier life for my children. I too am 100lbs overweight! :smile2:

Sounds like a good idea...I should contact my various doctors to get my information. I've already been seeing a nutritionist for 9 months, but it hasn't helped.

Yeah is a wonderful idea to speed up the process. They will need all of that info anyway so why not have it ready when i go? Im very nervous about it all, i think that uhc is pretty reasonable and quick at approval ( thats what i heard), I hope to get the surgery if all goes well in July.