Hello everyone,

Well my name is Angel and I just recieved word from our insurance that they approve Lapband and I had seen the commercials almost everyday and just decided to see the doctor to see if I qualify, I did! I have been battling my weight now for 4 yrs ever since I had my eptopic pregnancy I have just been getting bigger and bigger no matter what diet or new exercise I did. Well we finally got stationed here in Jacksonville and I went to meet my new doctor and tell her everything that has been going on, we did the blood work and also found out I have PCOS which not only explains the weight gain but my infertility as well. So now I am medicated for that and again was approved for the lapband so I go and meet with that doctor. I am really excited and have read through some of the forums on this site and I just feel more ready to get this done so I can start my new life too. Well I will let u all know how my appointment goes! Talk 2 u then!Oh i did forget to mention I weigh 240 and am only 4'11 so yeah it is time for this new life to come already!

Congratulations! I am also just getting started on this journey. My appointment with my surgeon is July 11.

Best of luck to you. I have my first visit on 7/2 to start the process to getting my Lapband. Keep us posted on your progress.

Hi, I go in for my pre-op on July 10 also, It's also the day I start my 2 week liquid diet. I'm scared and also excited. I've never fasted for more than 12 hours before. Never have done any of those toxin diets of all fruit juice or anything. So I'm really interested to see how I do. Good Luck at the dtrs.

I only have ever had to fast for 24 hrs so I know what u mean. I think u will do great though!

Thanks and good luck to u as well.

Well congrats to u too EKNurse. I def will keep posting on my progress as I hope u do the same.

I also am starting my liquid diet on July 14th Surgery scheduled for July 28th. The liquid diet sounds difficult, but I think It will help with the transition after surgery.:thumbup: