I'm looking into getting the ladband done,I'm 5'4" 270 OMG I'm almost at 300 I never thought I would let myself get this overweight. It is now causing problems in my married life :drool: I'm married to a great man and he supports me in everything I do but at this point in my life I just dont know what to do.....I dont want to lose my life due to being over weight:crying:.PLEASE HELP!!!!:smile: I live in Jacksonville Texas and looking for a Dr with great bedside manners! Alot of ppl around here have said that Dr beall is great!

Hey Shell, I live in Tyler but I was banded in Dallas. I heard Dr Beall is good and I have met Dr Babineau at a business function and he seemed nice plus his practice is a Center of Excellence. If you are self pay like I was Dr Kim in Colleyville is very reasonable, price wise and is also a Center of Excellence.

I have very similar stats to you. I am 33, began my lapband journey at 280 lbs, and am 5'2. I am now happily maintaining at about 140...

:welldone:Good for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi People..

Im also a newbee and really considering lap band.. I had a consult last week with Dr. Kurian at NYU. Im just so scared of having surgery!! I had a bad experience a few years ago in hosptial and now im terrified!! I also am worried about not being able to eat.. That sounds so weird!! but Im sure you know what i mean.. Do you have any advice?

Well youa re in good hands at NYU..I was banded there by Dr. Fielding, and have done very well and am now happily maintaining :thumbup: I have had many friends who were banded by Kurian and they all say she's great! Good luck!

dont worry just know that after all the healing is done your new life begins!! we are all here with you for any questions! Good luck!!