M_J_
I've been large my entire life, started out at birth. I've got genetics battling me as well as environmental things. I take total responsibility for my size and well........it's time to buckle down and do something for me for a change. I've always been very physically active and have never let my weight get in the way of the things I've wanted to do, however they have started to slow me down in the past few years, that's age mixed with weight! Very discouraging. I can feel my body deciding to slow and ache. I have no diagnosed co-morbidiies, because I don't go to the doctor. I am in very good health but suspect I have sleep apnea in a mild form,, and am on the diabetis path as well as heart disease due to family histories.
I met a couple of gals who had the surgery and had success with it. I had never really considered it before. But I have lots of goals in my life that I was to succeed at and I'm ready to start. So I explores some WLS options and attended the seminar and have decided that the lapband is the best option for me at this point. I completed the necessary paperwork and was approved by the insurance company within 10 days!! My first consult appt is Monday, July 30th. I have a huge list of questions. My paramedic spouse is full of questions too and luckily will be attending with me.
My first goal is to weigh less than 200 lbs... I think I would be totally happy with that weight but I'm not setting final goals at this time.
