After at least 10 years of struggling with my weight I decided it was time to do something about it. I heard about the Lap Band from my mother. Because she has the same weight problems I have and she has sleep apnea, he suggested this might be an option for her. So I thought why not me too? We did a six month weight loss program required by our insurance. We now have our surgery dates scheduled. I am still in the Pre-Op stage doing a liquid diet for a week. I feel like God has answered my prayers!! Maybe now I can be the wife, mother, and teacher that I was meant to be!