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Hi Everyone Reading This! 
My name is Maggie.I'm 16 years old also from Beatrice, Nebraska! I have been contimplating this surgery for about a year and a half...Until now both mom and sister have mentioned it to me. Not that it's a bad thing, I'm actualy glad. Because then I will have support. My mom is calling the insurance company tomorrow to see if they cover the surgery, either a gastric bypass surgery or a lap banding surgery. But, I'm not sure as to what I need to do after that. I was planning on making an appointment with my doctor, and talk to her about it. I don't know what to say to her, because I dont know what her job is in this deal...Does she tell me if she recommends it? Or does she set me up to get others opinions? I've never said anything about it. I try to avoid doctor visits unless I'm hurt or sick. Last time I was there I was getting my stitches out of my chinny *****hin! (car accident) , I am about 5'4 and 345 lbs...yep, I know what your thinking. I'm not very sure as to how I got this way. I mean I know eating was about 99% why, But I usualy eat when I am bored, or eat emotionaly. I've been a cutter for a couple years...so that may really mess up my chances of getting the surgery also. But I have done pretty well, I haven't cut for a good 3 weeks, And I dont plan on doing it again. I'm sure it will be hard to find a doctor to do my surgery, even tho my mom has agreed to travel out of state to get it done. Money is tight, so hopefully the insurance covers it....It's going to be a long hard road until I get my final answer. But I always remember this ----"You have to endure the storm, in order to enjoy the rainbow"
Not sure who that quote is by, but I love it. Because I love rainy weather. And rainbows. They are pretty much my favorite things. ( *acts like napoleon dynamite* ) I dont know what it means, I get realy happy and hyper when there's lots of clouds in the sky and its about to storm. It's relieving for some reason. Well, enough out of my mouth, I'd appreciate any info! Thanks Yall!
My name is Maggie.I'm 16 years old also from Beatrice, Nebraska! I have been contimplating this surgery for about a year and a half...Until now both mom and sister have mentioned it to me. Not that it's a bad thing, I'm actualy glad. Because then I will have support. My mom is calling the insurance company tomorrow to see if they cover the surgery, either a gastric bypass surgery or a lap banding surgery. But, I'm not sure as to what I need to do after that. I was planning on making an appointment with my doctor, and talk to her about it. I don't know what to say to her, because I dont know what her job is in this deal...Does she tell me if she recommends it? Or does she set me up to get others opinions? I've never said anything about it. I try to avoid doctor visits unless I'm hurt or sick. Last time I was there I was getting my stitches out of my chinny *****hin! (car accident) , I am about 5'4 and 345 lbs...yep, I know what your thinking. I'm not very sure as to how I got this way. I mean I know eating was about 99% why, But I usualy eat when I am bored, or eat emotionaly. I've been a cutter for a couple years...so that may really mess up my chances of getting the surgery also. But I have done pretty well, I haven't cut for a good 3 weeks, And I dont plan on doing it again. I'm sure it will be hard to find a doctor to do my surgery, even tho my mom has agreed to travel out of state to get it done. Money is tight, so hopefully the insurance covers it....It's going to be a long hard road until I get my final answer. But I always remember this ----"You have to endure the storm, in order to enjoy the rainbow"
Not sure who that quote is by, but I love it. Because I love rainy weather. And rainbows. They are pretty much my favorite things. ( *acts like napoleon dynamite* ) I dont know what it means, I get realy happy and hyper when there's lots of clouds in the sky and its about to storm. It's relieving for some reason. Well, enough out of my mouth, I'd appreciate any info! Thanks Yall! 
I feel ya on the whole contemplating it for a while, i had my first consultation with a dr and he told me to lose 100lbs before he would touch me, so over the course of a year, i did it...just barely mentally, and i go bakc and he tells me to lose another 50, well that killed me, i basically said f*** it all and just ate and ate and ate, then i found another dr that did lap band, i was sold hook line and sinker, i had a consultation with him, he told mei weighed too much for him to touch me... but he knew a dr that would... but he was 2 hours away, i went and saw him and he was straight with me he said hes done ppl my size before but i was EXTREMELY RISKY and i had to get 4365672498756987 tests done, i did it it took me about 6 months of constant calling and checking up and all kinds of good shtuff, but finally i got a date...a week before surgery, my insurance dropped me, i was devistated... i call my doc and he says to call the insurance company and see what they say, so i do, and by the grace of god, they picked me up for my surgery and 2 months after.
im sure if its in gods will for you to get this surgery he will give you the patience and send a dr your way. all i can stress is research, do you research and find the best surgery for you, know what you need.
_mike
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Hey Maggie Im A bandster Just Had Surgery About 2 Months Ago. Anyways Go And Talk With Your Dr. They Can Help With Everything. If You have Your Family Behind You....You Will Do Well. Good Luck With Everything. If You Ever Need Anyone To Talk To....Drop Me A Line....www.myspace.com/nicksterrocks. I would love to share my experience with you. im sure if you look around your state there has to be some clinic that provides WLS. call them and get info...my best word i can give you is.....KNOWLEDGE....learn about both surgerys pros and cons. research is the key.
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