Rhonda_K_K

Hi Kimberly, Welcome to the site. There are a lot of great people on here with great advice. I'm 47 years old and have been heavy all my life. I was in the 6th grade when my doctor placed me on a diet. I too have been on every diet that you can imagine. I actually tried to get gastric bypass back in the 80's but the insurance company I had back then didn't think I qualified for the surgery. They thought I wasn't heavy enough. It took me many years to think about having weight loss surgery again as I didn't want to get my hopes up again and be denied by my insurance. Finally last year I started looking into WLS again. I did my research and I felt the lapband was for me. It's less invasive and they are not cutting or removing anything. I had my lapband surgery July 2, 2013. It's the best think that I could have done for myself. I have lost 42 pounds so far. I feel fantastic. I recently had my labs done and everything is in normal range. My doctor wants me to lose a few more pounds and then she is going to take me off of my cholesterol meds. My cholesterol is at 130 now. My triglycerides is at 72 when I use to be over 200. For years I had to take arthritis meds for my knees. I no longer need them!! It has to be your decision has to what kind of WLS is right for you. Good luck to you in whatever decision you make.

Hello everyone. I've been cruising around this wonderful website for about a month now. I was banded on July 2nd and couldn't be happier. I've battled my weight all of my life. I was put on a diet when I was in the 5th grade and I think I've been on every crazy diet since then. From shots to pills. Finally at age 47 I decided to change my life. I'm 35 pounds lighter now. I have a ways to go but I am off to a great start. I look forward to seeing everyone's progress and reading all of the great advice. I know my band is a tool and it's up to me to make it work. This is the beginning of my new journey and the new me. I am very thankful that my family, friends and my doctor are supporting me 100% and I am also thankful that my insurance paid for my procedure. Take care.