:thumbup: Hello everyone my name is Hannah and I am 24 years old and 253 lbs I really want this lapband I have been wanting it for a while now and finally i took my first step to do so! I have been happily married for 5 years to the man of my dreams I love him to death and he supports me in everything I do so now all i need is support from people who know what im going through and that has either started the program or has already been throught it so please help me in any way I would like to know around how much weight you lose and how long does it take to start seeing progress and how is the port and everything else there is to know from the surgey to how it changed your life please tell me anything.

Hi, Hannah. I am also new. I am 32 years old and 250lbs. My BMI is 40. I am TOTALLY with you. I have been struggling with my weight for a while now and Really want to do the banding. My wonderful husband of 6 years is totally supportive, but a little hesitant in this crazy idea that I have. =)

I am just getting started in this process. He is going to a seminar with me this week put on by a surgeon in my area. Baby steps... :thumbup:

I, too, would love some info from anyone regarding their life and experiences.

I heard a saying that TOTALLY speaks true to weight loss surgery.

Weight loss surgery is like a hammer. It's a tool to help you reach your goal. You can't build a house with a hammer...it's a tool to help you build it. Just like with weight loss, your weight loss surgery will not make you lose weight. It is a tool to help you lose weight.

Good luck to you!