Hi everyone! I am new to this site. I am planning on having lap band surgery. I've been on yo yo diets for years. My wake up call was when my 37 year old brother died of a massive heart attack in his sleep. He was obese most of his life. My mother as well is overweight. She has high blood pressure and at times has to wear a nitroglyerin patch. This scares me. I've tried to find many ways to lose weight, from starving myself to South Beach diet. I would lose weight and gain it all back and then some. I want to live a healthier lifestyle and be able to do more physical activities with my kids.

Tonight I go for the seminar and then I go for my consult soon. I am looking forward to being a new me. Thanks for listening!

Hi Tabbatha. Welcome to the party. There are many people here who are in a similar situation as yourself. Read the threads here, and do your research. The seminar you'll attend will answer a lot of questions, and you're sure to find more help here on the forums. Take your time, and plan ahead. You'll be fine.

It's an amazing journey that changes lives.

Good luck!

Dave