Today I was approved by my insurance to have lap band. It is all seeming so real now. I have a surgery date of August 18th. When I spoke to my doctors office today I didn't know whether I should smile or cry, luckily I didn't have to chose and I did both! I am so nervous and excited. I still have distant memories of what life is like when you can walk in to any old clothing store and find your size, eat in public and not think people are wondering why you are so fat, or walking up a couple fligh