I made the phone call yesterday. May not seem like a big deal, but it is. Several years ago, my doctor informed me that I was a prime candidate for the Lap Band. I still remember looking at him and saying, "Even with that, I have to change my eating and lifestyle, correct?" He said yes and I said, "Then why don't I just change my eating and lifestyle?!" He didn't mention it again. Oh how naïve I was! I had this chip and said I can do it when I am ready. Well, I have been ready, countless times.....and failed each time.

My initial experience with anyone with Lap Band was not good. I knew of a few people that had it done and were having a difficult time. That turned me off even more......until two days ago. I was conversing with a co-worker who I knew had it done and has lost an enormous amount of weight and had done very well with it. What clicked was a statement she made. She said, "I knew what I needed to do, but I needed this TOOL to help me with it." TOOL! I never looked at it that way. I never gave it a thought. Yesterday while walking up the sidewalk to my building it all hit me. (I have since learned the reason those others were having such a difficult time was they were still looking for an easy out and not utilizing it as a way to help them) I struggle because I want to eat all the time. Regardless of what diet I chose, I failed because I wanted to keep eating even though I was not hungry and introducing this tool can help me.

Wow! What an epiphany! So I came in and conversed further with my coworker and started reading all the forums and was amazed. So I called the surgical center yesterday to start the process. I am excited, yet scared. I woke this morning with the excitement of a school girl going on a field trip. (I always found those exciting)

I talked to my husband last night and he said that he would stand by me regardless of what I do. He loves me dearly and no matter my weight and I am thankful for that. I am on blood pressure meds and I am sure that is because of my weight. I am tired of feeling tired and uncomfortable in my own skin.

Wish me luck and I do for each of you.

It sounds like you are ready!! Good Luck!