Hello, im glad to have seen this site. I been reading on these forms for a week or so and i guess its time to let my presence known. Im not banded yet but am looking into starting the process as soon as i can. To tell a little about my self, im 32 years old come thurs. June 23 and am 450lbs+. Im about 260lbs over weight and need a lot of help. I have a loving wife and two great kids(a 1 1/2 year old boy & a 5 month old girl). I was a meatcutter purty much all my life untill Nov. 5th 2003 when i could nolonger work. I have 4 rupturd disk and a few other things wrong with my back. After finding this out, i went from 375lbs to 450 in know time. With my size, there is nothing too much that can be done to help. All the Dr.s i see say i have to loose a lot of weight before they can do anything, at the same time saying i need bed rest. Not to lift ANYTHING and take it easy. Man oh man, what a year its been. Well, My wifes Dr mention the weight lost surgery and well, after looking into it, i think im now ready to go for it. My wife will be doing the lap-band also for she is 100lbs over weight. But, im on bluecare-medicaid and knowone around here seems to eccept it. But im not quiting. I will be going back to the Dr on the 30th of this month and will be talking to him about it. I hope he can get me in the right direction. Well, i hope to be talking with yall more in the future and be getting my band one day :-)

Good luck! There is a lot of great information here. Let us know when you find out about your insurance!

nice to meet you!!where are you from xstar?

Good luck Xstar!!! This is a great place to start your journey...a lot of support and great information. Best wishes to you.

Good Luck! Where there's a will, there's a way! Just keep trying.

Best of luck...this is a great place for support and some laughs at times. It will all work out!!!

I Am New To The Site. I Am Currently Doing All Of My Testing To Submit To The Insurance. Please Wish Me Luck!! Thank You Everyone For All The Good Information!