I joined last year when I first started thinking about this but it kind of went to the way side. I'm back, I'm ready and I'm going to my seminar next week. I am so excited to get this started. I am hoping to shed 115lbs with this process. Little about me, I am a wife and a mother of 2 young kids. I work full time out of the home and play part time chauffeur to the kids. I'm hoping to get to know you all and get information and support during this process.

Welcome and congrats on your decision to make life a healthier one for yourself and your children. I wish you the best as you go through this process.

I was banded June, 2008 and am in the maintenance stage. I can tell you that EVERYTHING is easier with the weigh not hanging on me. I will be 55 yrs old in a couple of weeks and I have the energy of a 19yr old.

Any questions?

Oh gosh, do I have questions? TONS!!!!!!!!! Unfortunately most of mine will have to be answered by my surgeon. Things like pre-op procedure, diet, follow-up appts, and insurance requirements. I know I qualify BMI of 41.5 and a few comorbidities but will there be any hoops. I am trying to wrap my head around all of this! I can’t wait til the seminar; I think that will at least give me a direction. It’s one of the 2 Drs in the practice that do it so I am sure they will be explaining more about their procedures. I have noticed from all the posts things vary so greatly from surgeon to surgeon.

Your story is so encouraging! I can't wait for energy!!!!!

Oh gosh, do I have questions? TONS!!!!!!!!! Unfortunately most of mine will have to be answered by my surgeon. Things like pre-op procedure, diet, follow-up appts, and insurance requirements. I know I qualify BMI of 41.5 and a few comorbidities but will there be any hoops. I am trying to wrap my head around all of this! I can’t wait til the seminar; I think that will at least give me a direction. It’s one of the 2 Drs in the practice that do it so I am sure they will be explaining more about their procedures. I have noticed from all the posts things vary so greatly from surgeon to surgeon.

Your story is so encouraging! I can't wait for energy!!!!!

Yes, there are many different pre-op, post-op procedures required by docs.

The only bit of advice I can give is to follow what your own doc requires of you and to learn as much as you can prior to surgery. Be prepared. Read everything you can on Lapbandtalk and also ask your doc for info.

I was required to do a 6 mo medically supervised diet by the insurance company. I was so disappointed at first but it was the best thing for me. I prepared myself by eating as close to a banded person as I could during that time. It helped...I lost 52lbs prior to surgery and it made the post-op period a lot easier for me.

Good Luck...you sound sooooooo excited.