Nona913

Kat817 & Lap Dancer! Thanks so much for your responses! I really didn't think anyone would answer so quickly. Thanks for reaching out to me. You have both given me insight and I really appreciate it. This forum is great!

:help: Hi all, I've been reading the postings on this website for a few months now. I've really been on the fence about the lapband. Today, I weigh 268. I've been fat ALL of my life. so why am I hesitant??? This is what I've identified so far: 1) Fear of the process: This is what I found on another website--"The band is connected by tubing to a reservoir, which is placed well under the skin during surgery." What does that mean???? I'm going to the seminar on Tuesday. I'm sure that the seminar will clear up a lot of misconceptions that I have. 2) Fear of success: How do I live slim...or at least slimmer? No food crutches?! Food has certainly been a friend/lover/soother/source of entertainment all my life. How do I make the adjustment?? On the occassions that I have lost a noticable amount of weight, I became self-conscious and sabatoged myself. I didn't know how to deal with the attention and the expectations of going all the way and losing down to my goal. I went back to food. It was easier. 3) What do I say to people? Do I really want their support or do I keep this to myself, perhaps just telling a core group of family members and friends? 4) Cost: I really doubt that my insurance will pay for this, so this will be out of pocket. I don't really care about the cost though. I would sacrifice and pay for it. Just need to be emotionally prepared. Any suggestions? Did anyone seek personal counseling first? Thanks!