5'3", redhead -- midwife.  I've been overweight since I was about 6 and nothing works and stays "working".  3 years ago I went for approval on an RNY, but backed out of it thinking I didn't want to scramble my insides that much.  I resolved to increase my weight loss efforts.  In the 3 years, I've lost a cumulative 10 lbs.  Oh, 20, 30, 40 here or there, but always gained back.  Not fun.  I don't want to be here 3 years from now and I've accepted that I need help.  I also have 3 children of my own and I want to be able to play with them more and be a better role model.

I'm getting a lap band.  

psych eval:                                      2/01/08
Main appointment                          2/08/08
Approval via Anthem BC/BS:         2/26/08
Chest x-ray/EKG/Blood work:        2/28/08
Surgery:                                    3/12/08 rescheduled to 3/18/08