I HAVE A DATE!!! JUNE3rd!!!

Its been a battle for 8 months now with insurance Co./ I gave up & said "I win!! I'll pay for the darn thing myself!." So that is what I will be doing. I already gave the old MC a swipe yesterday & put done the $5200.00 to start & hopefully that wedding gown will sell soon & maybe a few other things:0)

I start the liquid phase on friday & will be doing the full two weeks even though the Doctor only requires two days of a fast. I just got off the phone with my Mom & finally decided that I am done deciding--i.e. I have been thinking this thing to death & its not only holding up my life in general but also I've been gaining more while waiting for insurance & other monies. Enough was Enough:0)

The only other stummper was my Doc yesterday suggested the RNY. Showed me AMAZING photos & said I would be 100 pds down in 9 mnths & because I was young & relatively healthy that I was a great candidate. He said the way he does it there is no malabsorbtion & that skin will sag because of stretching & age, not how fast you lose it. Not only that it would be $2500.00 less because the hospital (believe it or not) is less than for the lapband. He went over all the problems the band can raise & said he has just fond that his RNY patiences have much greater success than his band patiences do & in a Much shorter period. I must say he maid Excellent points & had me thinking for the last 12 hours.

BUT I am done thinking- Its the band for me! I know its harder than RNY ( both R hard- I know)- But I think that will make me feel more successful in the long haul(At least I hope) Also even though he said RNY was reversible - the band is so much more easy to reverse. It took awhile to put the weight on so two yrs to take it off isn't all that bad. Plus I would be able more readily to have a child quicker w/the band they say because of it being adjustable. Can you tell I am still nervous on my decision??

Nervous & happy at the same time has I am sure all of you were. You know some of my decision process was made WITH YOU GUYS in mind. Its true - I thought "what about my band family?" They have been the best support I have had so far! I mean it- I know when the poop hits the fan- my internet family will be there. Since I am a "closet bandster" that support is all the more important to me! Thank you one & all!

So let the count down begin!!! ((crying)) I have made the commitment & I"LL SUCCEED!

Oh Christina! I am so excited for you! I know what a long battle this has been for you, so what a victory this is!

Congratulations! If you need me just holler.

Hugs, ~Kelly

Oh how very very exciting for you Christina!!!! Very best of luck to you!

Doing the happy dance here. WHOO HOO!!!! Where are those dancing bananas??? :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana

Christina I know you have been waiting for this moment for a long time. You will definatly love your band and I think you made the best choice!!!

Yippi!!!!! Your finally getting your band and June 3rd is just around the corner!!!!!

:Bunny :Bunny :Bunny :Bunny I Am So Dang Happy For You Christina

Congrats!!!!! I am very happy for you!

OMG!!! This is the best news ever!!! I know how much you have been wanting this and waiting for this!!! Im soooooo happy for you! You are going to LOVE your band! ((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))

I'm very happy for you.

Which doctor did you decide on?

Congratulations!!!!

Patty

I am very happy for you, I know it is a big decision, but I do think you made the best choice!

Thank you all- everytime I read a new post or IM saying congrats it makes me happier & happier!

Vera- I am going with Dr.Pleatman in Bloomfield Hills. My reasons were his self pay is only $12,500.00 which includes everything but one office visit($200.00) & also includes TWO FULL years of fills.

He does both types of WLS & most importantly responds back to me by email within mins nearly everytime I have asked a question. Thats the one on one attention I have been wanting & never got at the other Doctors office.

I can't wait to fill my frig with boost & yogart:0)

Thanks Christina,

You did your homework! Sounds like a great plan and a good price.

Congratulations

Christina, that is such great news, I am so happy for you. I know how hard you have tried to make this happen and how bad you want this, I'm just so hapy it is all finally coming true for you. June 3rd will be here before you know it

Congratulations Christina! You will succeed! I know it has been a long battle and a big decision for you. Best of luck on your surgery and weightloss.

This is great news! Congrats, and somebody cue Jenna's booty shaking dance!

I'm glad you chose the band, but Christina, you have to know that we would be supportive of you no matter what you chose to do.

This is wonderful news! Just wonderful!