I have been over weight my entire adult life. I am 24 and feel like i am older than that lol. About 4 years ago i had a knee surgery that would lead to my weight gain and ultimatly to the lowest self esteem of my life. I struggle day to day with my body image and i hate being the Fat girl that has a "great" personality. I want to feel better and to look better.

I have a wonderful friend that is a godnsend in my life. She is my best friend and sister. Next Saturday we are going to duluth to go to a seminar on weight loss surgery. We are looking at both getting the lap band. I am both excited and nervous. Part of me feels crappy that i have to have this surgery to loose weight but part of me is ready to change. I am waiting on insurance but i should have no problem with getting aproved by my insurance. I also have had the recomendation to have this surgery done. I will be posting on here about my personal journey through weight loss hell and too the ideal that i will be. I cant wait to begin my journey! Im jsut glad i am not doing it alone!

Congrats to you! I will be banded on the 23 of this month. My mom and I will be banded together. We are so excited to be doing this together. If you have any questions feel free to ask me. Good luck to you on your new journey. I felt the same way as you.

We are all in this together. Good Luck!!

I had my band about 5 months ago... down 44 pounds... you can do this... I just wish I had done it 6 knee surgeries and a back surgery sooner.