I stumbled on this site while in the midst of setting up my siminar appointment a few weeks ago. I have been reading and don't usually join sites :seeya: I was impressed by the support. I have had my consultation and dietician, and therapy appointment. Just waiting for them to return their reports and submit to insurance. I have made a lot of changes in the past month since I have decided to do this, and am commited. I hope to read more and get some good info on this site. I live in Richmond, VA and CAN'T WAIT to get started!!! :biggrin2:

:thumbup: I was banded February 5, 2009. I am doing GREAT!! I feel great and I have so much more energy. I am very happy with my decision to have the surgery, no regrets what-so-ever (except I wish I had done it sooner). I am very pleased with the weight loss so far, I walk and/or do my Wii fit every day. WOW!! What a difference just a few weeks can make. Have you had a chance to look the meetings up yet on the web site? Ann

:tongue_smilie: I was banded February 5, 2009. I am doing GREAT!! I feel great and I have so much more energy. I am very happy with my decision to have the surgery, no regrets what-so-ever (except I wish I had done it sooner). I am very pleased with the weight loss so far, I walk and/or do my Wii fit every day. WOW!! What a difference just a few weeks can make. Have you had a chance to look the meetings up yet on the web site? Ann

I signed up for the website but have not been approved. maybe after my first appointment on Monday.

I was thinking of getting a WII to have the WII Fit. I have heard such good things about it!!

How are you all doing? I havent seen any more posts since March on here. I have my first meeting for my evaluation this week. Wish me luck! What tests did you all have to have done besides the psych eval and nutritionist part before they submitted to insurance for approval?

I am so scared but ready to do this. Scared of the approval process! I am 40 bmi with no comorbidities really...

Take care,

Tory~

Hey there Tory! Welcome to the journey of a lifetime!! Yes, I totally understand about being scared, it's a BIG decision, mental as well as physical....but soooo worth it all. In addition to the two tests you mentioned, I had to have a stress test and sonogram of my heart (not had any problems with my heart, guess they were just concerned). Anyway, passed all those with flying colors and have not looked back. I continue to exercise most EVERY day. Hardley ever do the same thing two days in a row just so I don't get bored. I still find that I have a problem with "portion distortion", I really have to monitor myself with that one. I wish you luck with the approval process....but, you will be fine! Best wishes, Ann