First let me say hello to all. I look forward to this journey we have embarked on. Weight loss surgery was one of the suggestions made to me by my surgeon after being hospitalized to have a disk replaced in my neck. After surgery I was unconscience for 7 days and developed a pinched nerve problem in my leg which is aggrivated by my being overweight. I had three options: 1. live with it (not an option-too much pain) 2. have surgery to slice the nerve in half leaving me with no sensation at all (not an option for me) or 3. weight loss surgery (well I guess you already know which option I chose). After going to the seminar I chose the Lap Band. Have my first appointments with the cardiologist and pulmonologist next week and will be starting nutrition classes soon. Nervous but I hope that with every one's help the journey won't be too hard.:blushing:

Welcome. We're here to help and support you on your banded living journey. What are you most nervous about - is it the surgery itself? whether you'll fail at losing weight one more time? givining up food as comfort? Fell free to ask away...

Not so much nervous about the surgery but yes, nervous about failing at another diet. According to my husband if a diet was ever in print, I have tried it. also worried I won't be able to get through the liquid phase cause well lets face it I didn't get this big by just drinking fluids. I LOVE to eat. I have been looking at some of the ideas and although they do sound wonderful I still see some people having a lot of trouble not being really hungry. Just thinking too much I guess.