:w00t: Hey everyone!!! I've been checking out this board for a little while now, and now it's time for me to become a part of the posting!

I had my Consult today in Jax, FL with Dr. Baptista. I have to do the 6 month supervised weight loss stuff prior to surgery due to my insurance (BCBS FL). So I have all of my appointments set for the next 6 months! My basics are... I'm 22, starting weight/BMI is 214.5/40.5 :blushing: So he set my goal to 132lbs, which means I need to lose 82lbs! I was VERY disappointed to hear that because I've just let myself go... but at the same time, VERY happy that I qualified for this surgery!

WELCOME!! You're so smart! Wish this was around when I was 22...I've got a DD turning 22 in two months! Congratulations on your decision and the start of your journey. The best thing about your age is that the collagen (?) in your skin is still working...so no sagging leftover skin for you. You'll be in a bikini by the end of this! I had 100#, now 60 left to lose (now 2 mo. post-op), so you CAN do this!! Keep me posted! -BG

Omg I would LOVE if I end up at the end of this with no saggy skin... it's really a concern of mine but if I do, the weight I'll be losing is worth it... gotta pick my battles!! I am definetly hoping to throw on a bikini next summer The other main (physical) concern of mine is that I had a breast reduction in 2005, and I am afraid they're gonna deflate and be saggy I don't mind them being smaller, I just want them to stay nice and perky lol

That's what Victoria's Secret is for! You're going to do great!

Oh no!!! My insurance just contacted my surgeon and told them he made a mistake and that LapBand is NOT covered under my policy I am soooo mad right now, but I am NOT giving up!!! I am looking into CareCredit as we speak...

This month I have my last doctors appointment and my sleep test. Hoping to have surgery early September, nervous but excited. I have 100lbs to lose.