Celena M.

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Well, I haven't written on here like I should. But I'm two months out and doing well. I've lost 16 pounds, which doesn't seem like a whole lot, but I guess it's pretty good. The surgery part was easy. My port site is a little sore still, but it seems like I'm always twisting or something that irritates it. But it's something I can live with.

I can eat anything I want and don't have restriction yet, which is frustrating. I guess it's what they call Bandster Hell!!! I've had one fill which was 1.5 ccs. I wish this process would go a little faster. Patience has never been a strong point of mine! lol!

I've only thrown up once, and it was after eating some very dry pork. Even though I chewed and chewed, it was just too dry.

I'll post more later. Hopefully I'll be down by 30 by Christmas. That's my mini goal!

After being denied last year for the surgery, I tried to comply with more requirements and resubmitted, and found out a couple weeks ago that I was approved!!!!!
I'm so incredibly excited and can't wait to begin the journey.  I think the Lap-Band is going to be a fantastic tool for me.
I'll write more after surgery!

I have completed my surgery packet, along with my psych eval, and am now just waiting.  I am expecting to be denied the first time, that way I won't feel too depressed if I do get denied.  If I do, I'll just keep trying!  I can't wait to be on the losing side!!!  I have also switched to asking for the Lap-Band procedure.  I was told I was not a good candidate for the other type.  But that's fine.  I suppose less invasive is always better!

Hello!  My name is Celena.  I'm 31, have a son who's 14. Well, he's actually my cousin, but we have custody of him. And I have a step-daughter who is 13.  My husband Jeff and I have been together for 14 years now. Our dogs, Roscoe (basset/beagle) and Daisy, are my babies. We also have two cats, Susie and Stripey.
I have been battling my weight for about 8 years, since I quit smoking.  I gave up one bad habit and picked up another, eating everything!  I am hoping to have the Lap-Band because I think that would work best for me.  I have filled out my paperwork, have an appt. July 16th for my psych eval, and then will be ready to submit everything for insurance approval.
I really hope to be approved.  I am 5'4" and weight 230 pounds.  That puts my BMI at 39, so I'm pretty nervous about approval.  I have some comorbidities, though.  I have PCOS, high cholesterol, asthma, and high blood pressure. 
I want this SOOO bad!  I know it will be hard, but I'm ready to do whatever it takes.