im a happy mom to 3 beautiful kids, but with each pregnancy, i gained more and more and didn't lose the weight. i have tried all the diets out there and when the lap band bacem an option, i was all for it. ive worked very hard to get to the point i am at now. ive done my due diligence about all the detail of undergoing a lap band surgery. i followed my insurance guidelines, and after 6+ month waiting period, i finally had it done on june 1, 2011! i am 1 week post op and between the 2 week prior and so far 1 week liquid diet - i am down 26lbs! im feeling great and look foward to my daily scale weigh-in!