nursedeby
Hi, my name is Debbie. I, like most of us here, have had a weight problem most of my life. I didn't go on my first diet though until I was 27 years old. I lost 80 lbs just by changing my diet habits and exercising. No drugs, surgery or illness. But for the last 12 years, that's all I've been doing is "dieting", and have managed to gain all of that 80 lbs and then some. Now, at almost 40 
, I need some help. I have a huge appetite, and can eat a lot of food at one meal. I'm not that crazy about sweets, I'm am a volume eater. That's why I have chose to have the lap band. It is the right chose for me.
My pre-surgery process was fairly easy for me. I was lucky in that my insurance did not require a 6 month physician followed diet. I had to have nutrition and psychological consult and my insurance approval was immediate. I started with an informational seminar on Oct. 22, 2009 and my surgery date is 3/2/2010. I will update my journey as I go along. I enjoy reading thru other member's profiles, and I hope you enjoy reading mine!
