Hey all.

I just wanted to introduce myself.

My name is Jessica Kolman. I live in Raleigh, North Carolina and I'm 24 years old.

I'm 5'3'' and 235lbs.

I've struggled with weight loss for a short time, but I feel like I can't do anything. I've done gym memberships and went to the gym at least 6 days a week. I didn't lose much weight at all. I lost maybe 10 pounds and never went below that.

I'm a vegetarian and so my eating habbits are very selective but I tried to make them healthy.

I even tried the Alli pill but that didn't do much even when I stuck to the plan.

I feel helpless and I don't know what else to do.

I honestly think that this may be the key. I know that with the Realize Band Surgery that there are going to be risks and downsides, but I'm willing to take the chance. I know that I'm going to not only change my eating style dramatically but work out a lot more as well.

I went on the REALIZeBand.com website and I do qualify for the surgery.

I plan on attending the seminar in September with my husband.

I just hope that my health insurance can cover most if not all of it.

I have Blue Cross Blue Shield.

I'll keep you posted on what I do.

oops, i hope i didnt say PPO there was a co-pay, HMO have co-pays...*sigh* i gotta get some Z's..i'm out of it...

night night all...

Kat

I'm on Social Security Disability. Medicare covers most. They require 6 months GP Doctor supervised diet. I gained a lot of weight during this time. 6 months turned into a year. $1,025.00 is what I handed over pre-op. Last month I got another less than $500.00 bill. I also paid a few blood works out of pocket. I stayed over night in the hospital. I found there were 3 different prices at the time of my band. Band surgery was easy for me. I had spine fusion surgery on 3/17/06. The PAC there told me the secret to successful surgery is to get active as soon as possible. This works well with band surgery. You will do well. Fix your head & hold on tight for the ride of your life. Good Luck, Hasta Pronto, George:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

Thank you guys for your input. I plan on attending a seminar at the beginning of next month about the REALIZEBand. I plan on getting the surgery. I just want to know what I'm on the l lookout for.

thank you for all the helpful info!!