Hi, I, like probably everyone here has fought weight issues all my life. If I added up all the money I have spent on weight loss (Nutrisystem, Diet center, WW, books, videos equipment) I could pay for the surgery without insurance! I'm 59 and am at my wits end. I have been seeing a therapist since Nov and she feels I have a chemical imbalance. Next week we will be doing blood work to see just what my issues might be. I have very high cholestral, high blood pressure, back issues, including one surgery and depression. I am so sick of feeling useless and hating myself because I can't lose weight on my own. I have tried pills inthe past, lost but regained all plus. When I mentioned the lap band surgery to her she wasn't thrilled and suggested all these test. I called my insurance and I believe I would qualify. I'm 5'4", weigh 215 and my bmi is 36.9, which is at the low end of qualification. I just hope I can get everyone on board and agree with me. I know this surgery is not a free ride and I still must work to lose the weight but I need this tool to help me. Hubby is nervous about it but I'm sure once he can talk to the surgeon, once I get an appointment and go to a semminar with me, he'll understand more about it. Well I've rambled enough, thanks for listening. I'm sure I will be posting many questions and thanks in advance for any advice and encouragement you can give me.

Deb

Welcome Deb! It's amazing how much money it costs us to "diet". Lap band is a wonderful tool that helps you lose weigt and so far i've lost 45 lbs since my surgery. i feel great and have never been more active in my life.

Hope everything works out for you! Whether you get the lap band or not.

Thanks so much for the encouragement. All depends on the blood work from next week and my insurance. I'll keep you all posted

DEb

HI Deb where about in upstae are you from? I'm in Buffalo. Let's chat if you would like.

You're a little bit west of me. I'm about 50 miles north of

Albany in the beautiful Adirondack mountains. Pm me any time. Would love to talk.

Deb