Hello everyone.

My journey started over a year ago when I decided to take control of my health. Last year, I began researching different bariatric weight loss surgery procedures, and determined that the lap-band procedure would suite me best.

I am 44 years of age, 249 pounds, BMI is 41, and I am 5’5” tall. I have asthma and chronic back pain and fatigue because of thee extra weight. I am 125 pounds over weight, which hurts physically and emotionally.

I have BCBS insurance, which requires that I take 6-months of nutrition classes with weigh ins, plus a psyche evaluation. I completed and passed the psyche evaluation. I completed and continue to go to the nutrition classes, as I find the support helpful.

BCBS insurance approved me to meet with a surgeon at Alta Bates. The surgeon requires that I attend two orientation classes prior to meeting with him. My first class is Sept. 9 and not sure when the next class is.

Anyway, I enjoy reading the threads and learning from other individuals how their journey is going. :crying:

Welcome and enjoy, this is a wonderful forum with great people and lots of information. I have been here since Dec 07 and I check in daily..there is wonderful support here. I hope you get what your looking for. And again welcome...

Lana

Hi TQUAD64.

I just joined yesterda and I am from N CA too. I am really big- 400 pounds, and also waiting to hear if I can get the surgery. I am further behind in the process than you- just filling out the first set of paprs and seeking insurance coverage. Welcome.

Leona