Hi everyone, My name is Stephanie and I live in Mendocino Co in California. I am 40 years old, a mother of 3 and married for 20 years.

So my story is like so many others. I can lose the weight but can't keep it off. I have been against most weight loss surgeries for my own personal reasons . My doc has been trying to have me get band for 3 years but my insurance wouldn't approve. Well I have new insurance and they will approve(hopefully) with my knee, foot and hip pain, borderline blood pressure issues and just flat feeling yucky. I have decided to have lapband surgery. I have had all my tests done, got all my medical records and now I am just waiting for my nutrionist appt and to lose 19 more lbs and than we will submit to the insurance. I have done tons and tons of research, have several friends who have had great success and even some who have had no success. I am exicted and nervous but ready for the new adventure in my life. Glad to be here with all of you.

Thanks Stephanie

Hi Stephanie,

My name is Rina from Sacramento CA, I'm also needing to lose weight for the surgery 10 lbs. to be exact. I am very anxious and want to have this surgery. I'm at the point where I have decided to do the lap-band. At first the gastric-bypass seemed better, but I see way many more risks with gastric-bypass.

I wish you all the luck in the world!!

Take Care

Hi Kana,

So I have a surgeon here, but my insurance is probably going to require a Center of excellence. Who are you going to use? I am looking at using someone over in the Sac area.

Thanks and good luck

Stephanie