Hello everyone,

I'm in the preop stage awaiting my 1st consult w/ the surgeon. I'm excited about getting lapband and am seeking any guidance and support out there.

I am 5' 5.5" and weigh 244 BMI=40.

I'm most nervous about the insurance approval process but will wait to see what the dr. says.

On a personal notes, I am 31 years old, married, mom of 2 (age 6 and 2), a NICU nurse and a grad student. I reside in Virginia and enjoy travel/outdoors.

Hope to hear from all of you and would love a few buddies for some extra very needed support.

Good Luck with everything. It is the best thing that I have ever done. Let me know if you have any particular questions.

I am also a "newbie" I went for my 2nd consultation today, I have lost a total of 25 pounds. We are now submitting to the insurance company for approval. I am nervous because I have never been in the hospital or put under for anything.. I can't wait to get started using my new "TOOL"!!

Good luck! I'm new here, too, and just getting started.