newbie and just starting process

sunshine6855 · 05-12-2007, 10:08 PM

Hi! I have been reading the boards for a week or two and decided to introduce myself. I am 51, 280 lbs, BMI 43, with diabetes, asthma, and sleep apnea. I am a nurse and have 2 kids, 4 dogs and 3 cats...quite a wild household. I am just amazed at the success and support in this group. I look forward to getting to know all of you.

I had my 1st MD appt last week. I am in the process of scheduling the nutritionist and psychologist. I have to see a pulmonologist and have an endoscopy. And, of course, insurance has to approve. I don't think that will be a problem. I have vacation mid June so I don't want it before then.

I am nervous and wondering if I am doing the right thing. I think that's mind games. I mean, I have probably joined ww and tried more diets than most. I can tell you the nutritional data of practically everything. You would think I could lose weight without surgery. But, if I could, I would have. So I think I am just having normal questions and thoughts...maybe not. What do you think?

Is anyone from GA? Has anyone has surgery with Dr. Blaney? I would love to hear from you.:)

sunny

Kelsy · 05-13-2007, 12:31 AM

I think your thoughts and questions are normal. I think this is sort of a last resort for people who have tried thousands of different weight loss diets that didn't work. Like you said yourself, if those diets worked, would you be here right now?

It's something I do NOT regret doing, I feel better... I'm starting to look better. It's a wonderful thing.

Good luck Sunny!

AnotherMe · 05-13-2007, 02:42 AM

Sunny, Happy Mother's Day! Welcome to LBT :)

Sure, it's normal to question such a big decision. For me "reversible" and "adjustable" were the major selling points. Sure, there are possible complications - and I took those into account when making my decision. In the end, I decided to go ahead with the procedure rather than waiting and continuing to gain lb after lb.

That was a year and a half ago and, while I'm not a model bandster, I would do it again. I've been lucky and maintained a slow/steady loss. I've got another 25-30 lbs to go before I make it to my goal weight. I plan to be there by my 2 yr anniversary in October.

I live in TX, but I know there are many GA people here. You might try starting a thread in the Georgia forum under USA Local Lap-Band® Support

I wish you all the best,
Karla