Hey y'all!!! My name is Samantha and I am 34 yrs old. I've been between overweight and obese for about 8 years now. I recently had my referral approved through Tricare to see Dr. Searles here in Anchorage Alaska. I've done every diet known to man and even some crazy ones seen in magazines. Nothing seems to be helping and have been researching and talking with people who have had the surgery. So I hoping with the help of Lap Band, exercise and nutrition I will be headed in the right direction of a healthier beautiful me. So that my insides reflect on the outside now.

welcome to LBT..this is a great place for support and info!

Samantha welcome to Lap Band Talk. Good luck with your band!

Hi Samantha! I'm new here too Best of luck to you on your journey - do you have any estimation of when you'll be banded? I'm hoping to be by the end of September. It feels so far away, but from what I read on here, it will go by fast!

Hi Samantha! I'm new here too Best of luck to you on your journey - do you have any estimation of when you'll be banded? I'm hoping to be by the end of September. It feels so far away, but from what I read on here, it will go by fast!

Hi Lisa,

I'm hoping to be banded either sometime in July or Sept thru November time frame. My husband deploys around the first of the year, so I am hoping to while he is still here to help with the kids. But I have my first consult appt with my doctor on June 8th and extremely excited for it!! Good luck on your journey!!