Hey everyone, So i recently was approved by my insurance to get banded. I am so excited but im also scared. I have been a big person all my life that i dont know how im going to see myself or even recognize myself in a few months. This really is a dream come true but still scared to death. I am 24 and live in Sugar Land. There are so many things going on in my head that i dont know what to say. I have so many questions i dont know where to begin. I would really like to talk to some people on here who are also about to get banded.. you know.. its always better when you know someone that is going through the same thing. ok well hope to hear from someone soon.. later

venessa <--btw.. thats me :thumbup:

Venessa, Congradulations on a road to a new you!!!! I am sure you have thought about this for a long time or you wouldn't have gone through all of the paper trails for insurance! I have not been banded YET, I am looking at April. I am 42 and my son is 18. We will do it together!

Venessa, Congrats on a road to a new you!!!! I am sure you have thought about this for a long time or you wouldn't have gone through all of the paper trails for insurance! I have not been banded YET, I am looking at April. I am 42 and my son is 18. We will do it together!

Congratulations on getting approval for the surgery from your insurance! That is amazing! I was banded just before I turned 24. I am 5 months out and 40lbs down. It is the best thing I have ever done for myself! I am glad to do it while I am young so that it will not bring me down the rest of my life. You will have ups and downs, just make sure that you have open lines of communication with your dr. Let him know if you have any problems or worries. This is one of the best places to pick people's brains and to mentally prepare for what you are going to go through. I wish you luck on this amazing journey!! Feel free to send any questions my way!