Hi Friends!

I have been lurking for awhile and decided to come out of the wood work. I am starting my lap band journey. I have seen my DR,from Weston Cleveland Clinic-Dr.Raul Rosenthal. I am beginning the insurance required 3 month nutrition program. In a few weeks I see the pulmonary dr. ,phych and nutritionist again. I am very excited and nervous. When I look at different foods I am sad about missing them.

The Cleveland Clinic here in Fl is 2 hours 15 mins from my home. All the centers that my Aetna covers are. I chose this one after research and the fact of Cleveland clinic reputation.

Initially my DR wanted to have gastric bypass because of my high BMI-50-but I went there for the band and the more I thought about it-the more that this is most comfortable for me. No judgment on anyone else's choice this is just mine.

I would love to hear from any one but especially those like me who have a lot to lose.

I look forward to being part of this community-

Karen E

I'm in the low BMI group, but just wanted to say hi, and welcome! Can you please send Spring this way? 1 degree here this morning...17 now....brrrrrr (what I wouldn't give to see a palm tree...even with frost on it!) -BG

Thanks BG-Wish I could send the weather-when others here are complaining I actually love it. Summers here are brutal but winters up there worst.That's my story and I am sticking to it!?! :biggrin: Keep in touch and thanks for the support.

Karen E

( haven't figured the ticker thingy yet)

There's a ticker tutorial right here on LBT...have fun!

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f5/ticker...ictures-41782/