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I am going to the doctors today to ask him to refer me over to a surgeon to get the lap band. It seems my insurance will cover it so that helps me out a lot but iam still super scared about having to do a surgery and how long it will take to actually get a surgery scheduled I was hoping i could get it start it right before summer so that I could be healthier and more active for a ski trip in the winter. I am so nervous though..... I really need this to work because I am soooo unhappy with myself that it is making my depression worse! Helen

Hey, I am 26 year old female and ima so tired of being overweight. It has been a constant battle with trying to lose weight and as every attempt fails my confidence gets worse. I want so bad to be able to have a personal life and be excited about putting on clothes and going out. I am very Unhealthy and that is a struggle to since diabetes runs in my family and I have PCOS (Poly cystic ovary Syndrome). My issue is that I dont want to feel like a failure by accepting to do this surgery, but I also dont want my pride to get in the way of doing something that can be potentially life changing in a positive way. It seems that the risks are few and benefits are high, but I was wondering how people come to the decision to finally do it. Helen Golod