New from Colorado

Hello,

My name is Carrie and I live in Westminster CO. I am just beginning the journey toward banding. I have always been overweight but have really struggled with obesity since my first childs birth 10 years ago.

I have recieved an info packet after a referral from my physician to Dr Johnell in Greeley.

I am intimidated by it all. The mental health issue freaks me out because I have had treatment for deppression and anxiety for a long time, am on meds and my psychologist is talking that I may be bi polar 2 which will disqualify me from banding from what I have read.

I could use some input and thoughts. I understand the concern over bi polar etc but can anyone tell me if this is a definite? If I have it managed then will I qualify? :confused2:

Hi Carrie and welcome to LBT. I am not sure if bipolar will disqualify you or not, to be honest. Hopefully someone else will better be able to answer your question.

Please keep us posted on how things do progress.

I went to Johnell, he's amazing. I am on depression meds for other reasons and its not an issue. They are, more than anything, looking for alcoholism ... it's bad to be an alcoholic and do this and Johnell is so thorough he doesn't want anyone in his office that will not succeed on the program and I love that about him. I'm in Broomfield! :)