Nettie

Well, I have really enjoyed this site. I have found a lot of great information and things that will help me on my journey :clap2:. I have read some good :eek: and some bad :eek: things about the lap band but all in all mostly good. I feel that the only way I will ever know myself is just to go ahead and take that leap :omg:. I feel like I'm ready! I can't wait to go for my consult on the 28th and I hope my surgery will come soon after. Thanks to everyone on this site for the great input!!!! :glasses

I am from GA. I am new to this site.

I would like to know how you all are doing now. I have a consult with Dr. Ponce from GA. on Aug. 28, 2007. I would like feedback on any complications and positive's or anything else that may be helpful in making my decision.

Anyone use Dr. Ponce in Georgia? I have a consult with him on Aug. 28th. If so, please let me know what your experience was with him and his team.

I will be going for my consult on Aug. 28th and I have no medical insurance. I have decided to withdraw my retirement savings to cover the cost of my surgery. I look at it this way.... I am 32 years old, if I don't have this surgery I may not make it to retire. So yes, it's a lot of money, but when you think of all the other things we are willing to fork out the dough for, it's worth it! (I HOPE) It is a scary thought, but God will provide! :glasses

I have a consult on Aug. 28th with Dr. Ponce. I was just curious if anyone on this site has used Dr. Ponce for the Lap Band procedure? If so how was your experience with him and his team?

I am afraid to tell my family that I want the lap band procedure done. My hubby supports me 100%. I do have to say I will choose to do it whether they support me or not. It is my life and it is me that lives with the ache's and pains from day to day of being obese. I want this for me!

The seminar was great! Gave me that extra motivation I needed to help make my decision. I've been through 5 surgeries due to female problems and surgery just scares me. I just decided that after everything I've read and how I feel at 240 pounds is not acceptable to me anymore. I want to make a change and I am so glad I found this site. Thanks for your comments.

Well, I am new to this site and I have recently attended the seminar on the lap band procedure. I am scared to death to be honest . I am 32 years old and have struggled with my weight for many years now. I guess you could say I've hit rock bottom . I find it hard to play with my kids, I'm embarrased to go out to see old friends, I'm just tierd of the struggle. I decided that I wanted to make a life long change. Any advice I could get would be great. I have a consult scheduled for Aug. 28th. I pray this is the help and the answer I've been looking for. I'm willing and ready to do the work it takes and to make the changes I need to make. I just can't do it alone. I've tried and failed so many times now. I need !

Well, I am new to this site and I have recently attended the seminar on the lap band procedure. I am scared to death to be honest :car:. I am 32 years old and have struggled with my weight for many years now. I guess you could say I've hit rock bottom :faint:. I find it hard to play with my kids, I'm embarrased to go out to see old friends, I'm just tierd of the struggle. I decided that I wanted to make a life long change. Any advice I could get would be great. I have a consult scheduled for Aug. 28th. I pray this is the help and the answer I've been looking for. I'm willing and ready to do the work it takes and to make the changes I need to make. I just can't do it alone. I've tried and failed so many times now. I need :help:!

Well, I am new to this site and I have recently attended the seminar on the lap band procedure. I am scared to death to be honest :eek:. I am 32 years old and have struggled with my weight for many years now. I guess you could say I've hit rock bottom :faint:. I find it hard to play with my kids, I'm embarrased to go out to see old friends, I'm just tierd of the struggle. I decided that I wanted to make a life long change. Any advice I could get would be great. I have a consult scheduled for Aug. 28th. I pray this is the help and the answer I've been looking for. I'm willing and ready to do the work it takes and to make the changes I need to make. I just can't do it alone. I've tried and failed so many times now. I need :help:!

I am new to this site and have scheduled a consult for the lap band procedure. I wanted to wish you well in your efforts and I hope you start to see the pounds just fall away. I do have a membership to a gym but I feel so out of place and embarrased that I do not go often. I do try to excercise at home and walk some, but it's not easy at all. I hope you reach your goals and I wish you all the luck in the world.