girl55

I am just starting my journey. I have been reading and studying about the lap band procedure for months. I finally got the courage to tell someone. I told my daughter first (she's 27, married with one child). She thought it was a great idea. She encouraged me and told me to talk to my husband (her dad). I finally, after 2 weeks, build up my courage and told him. It was hard because I would have to pay for the entire surgery. He said: Do what you want to do. He's always been encouraging in my weight loss challenge. And he knows I've tried all my life to lose weight, only to gain it back and then some. Now my surgery is scheduled for March 16, 2010. I'm so excited. Your success stories have me on top of the world. Imagine how I will feel after I start losing weight. I know I'll have to make major changes in my life. But I truly with the help of the lap band and your support and the support of my family, I'll be able to do it. Thanks so much for your stories. I'll keep you informed of my progress.