:thumbup: HI EVERYBODY MY NAME IS DYESHA AND I HAVE BEEN LOOKING OVER THE DIFFERNT THREADS THIS PAST WEEKEND AND DECIDED TO JOIN IN!!!!

I REALLY LOVE THIS SITE BECAUSE IT GIVES SO MUCH INSIGHT AND THIER ARE A LOT OF PEOPLE WHO ARE GOING THORUGH OR WENT THROUGH THE THINGS THAT I AM EXPERIENCING ON MY JOURNEY TO GETTHE LAP BAND. I HAVE NOT ALWAYS BEEN OVER WEIGHT I STARTED GAINING WEIGHT AFTER I HAD MY FIRST SON. ATT HAT TIME I WAS WHAT YOU CAN SAY THICK LOL!!!! BUT AFTER MY SECON SON THE CAM MORBID OBESE. SO I HAVE BEEN RESEARCHING THE LAP BAND AND DECIDED IT WAS THE RIGHT TOOL FOR ME NOT ONLY TO GET HEALTHY BUT FOR ME TO GET MY LIFE BACK!!!!! I HAVE BCBS OF MA AND I HEAR ITS PRETTY GOOD WITH APPROVAL. MY FIRST APPT. WITH THE SURGEON IS ON 9/15 I AM SOOOO EXCITED AND CAN NOT WAIT.

WELL JUSTTHOUGHT I WOULD SHARE A LIL BIT I HOEP TO TALK TO YOU LADIES SOON:smile2:

Hey Dyesha,

Welcome to the forum, and congratulations on deciding to investigate the procedure. Just a quick note - all caps reads as 'shouting'...I know you're excited, but...:cry_smile:

I joined the forum not too long ago myself, and I'm located in CT, so we're regional neighbors! I am part way through the process of getting my band (as you'll see by the dates in my signature) and I'm getting more excited by the day.

There are some really inspirational stories on this site - women and men who have lost tons of weight, vastly improved their health, and who share a LOT of themselves and their journey for us newbies.

Welcome to the 'hood, and I wish you all the best!:thumbup:

Hey Ebony,

Thanks for replying. And yes I am excited lol!!!!! So where are you getting your surgery done at?

Dyesha,

If I'm approved (I think I've got an excellent chance) it will be done in New Haven at Yale...they have an excellent reputation, and so far, everyone I've met has been wonderful. :cry_smile:

I just am impatient to get the surgery done with so I can start with the 'getting healthier, getting off the diabetes meds and getting a new wardrobe' part!:thumbup:

Yes that is my problem too!!!! My appoinment was orginbally scheduled for today by the pushed me to next monday. i cant wait for the wardrobe part of it either. I am going to Brigham and Womans and i am seeing Dr. Vernon thier. I went to the orientation back in June. She was so booked as you can see. So these last couple of weekes i have been reading the differtent treads and post and just thinking and planning the start of my new life:thumbup:

Good luck ladies on your journey! I started this process back in December ( I had to do the 6mos diet) and will be banded tomorrow. Jump through every hoop that they give you, actually stay one step ahead. If they require a sleep study go ahead and schedule it now. Do what to have to do to realize your goal!:redface:

Good MOrning Ladies,

:frown:I am not doing so well today. I was home cooking dinner for my family when I got a call from the Doctor's office. The lady on the end called me to tell me they needed to reschedule my appoinment again:mad:!!!! Mind you this will be the second time it has been rescheduled. So after 10 minutes of going back and forth with her with her rude commenmts i finally just got the new appoinment date. I literally cried when I hung up the phone from her!!! But hey i guess it just gives me more time to prepare:unsure:

I'm sorry to hear your appointment was reschudled again and feel you pain as far as dealing with rude people, but try to remember this process will wear you down if you let it...it isn't easy. It has been times when I swear I've just screamed, but I'm so greatful that I have the support of family, friends and everybody on this site. Hang in there and just think about the end rewards.

Good Luck

I just want to say thanks to everyone that respond without this forum I dont know what i would do!!! Family is not on the up & up right so i have no one to really talk to but you guys and the hubby and its so much talking i can do with him Football season is back in effect lol!!!!!

But I am feeling better about my date.:thumbup:

Girl, I know I have been there! Just hold on to your faith, be persistent, and jump through those hoops. Your day will come. My hubby was my only support until recently when I told my mom (3days before surgery) now he can get back to football- go Buffs...

Girl, I know I have been there! Just hold on to your faith, be persistent, and jump through those hoops. Your day will come. My hubby was my only support until recently when I told my mom (3days before surgery) now he can get back to football- go Buffs...

Hi,

Congrats on coming this far in the game. Don't worry about the rescheduled appt. Girl, you're almost there breathe in deeply and relax. I was banded on 8/4/08. I know you're excited because I couldn't wait to get my surgery date. As far as support I feel you on that but I've also learned that there are some people (including family) that you can't share this kind of experience with...I don't know if they may hate on you are not give you the kind of support you need. Sometimes you can find the best support from strangers going through the same journey you're going through. It's all good keep a positive attitude and work towards your first goal on your new journey. PEACE and Welcome TO THE CLUB.:biggrin:

Hi,

Congrats on coming this far in the game. Don't worry about the rescheduled appt. Girl, you're almost there breathe in deeply and relax. I was banded on 8/4/08. I know you're excited because I couldn't wait to get my surgery date. As far as support I feel you on that but I've also learned that there are some people (including family) that you can't share this kind of experience with...I don't know if they may hate on you are not give you the kind of support you need. Sometimes you can find the best support from strangers going through the same journey you're going through. It's all good keep a positive attitude and work towards your first goal on your new journey. PEACE and Welcome TO THE CLUB.:biggrin:

Thanks Melolo:thumbup:

You dont understand how happy I am i have found this site!!!! I can relate to most of the storeis on here that I have read and it makes me feel good!!!!!!!! But i am going to stay strong and just do what i have to do for me:biggrin:

Girl, I know I have been there! Just hold on to your faith, be persistent, and jump through those hoops. Your day will come. My hubby was my only support until recently when I told my mom (3days before surgery) now he can get back to football- go Buffs...

Thanks April,

How are you doing how was your surgery!!!!!

:rolleyes2: Hi Ladies I am back!!! WOrk had me gone for a while so I am trying to catch up with all that i missed!!!!! A big congratualtions to all that have been banded and to all that have gotten thier band date:thumbup: Well I have to admit for the lst couple of day i have been excited/scarred. Tomorrow is my appoinment with the surgeon and idk what to think of it!!!! Can some of you ladies plase share your first appoinment stories with me:biggrin:

Thanks!!!!!

Hi ladies,

Dyesha, congrats on your decision to get the lap band. I had my first consultation on 7/2/08, and I weighed in, they asked a lot of questions about my family and personal medical history. I also met with the nutritionist, she asked me questions about my eating habits. Which were good because I was still doing Weight Watchers. Then I had my psych evaluation on 8/12, next I had a 3 hr. pre-op class on 8/28, and bloodwork with my primary physician on 9/3, and my surgery on 9/8/08. I know you only asked about the first appointment, but I thought I'd give you a little more. Due to the insurance I have the process went rather quickly. Good luck with your journey, and remember you will always have support from us here!:girl_hug: