Just wanted to stop in & say hi! I'm a 34 yr old from Tx, have been married almost 14 yrs and have 2 kids.

I'm getting my surgery done on the 29th. I have been trying to lose this weight on my own for over 2 yrs without success, and I am hoping the lap band will be the tool to change my weight around.

My alltime max was 279, and I'm 5'2". This Tx heat is killing (hopefully for the last summer).

My Cigna plan excludes the lapband, so I am paying for this myself.

I'm very nervous and have a huge fear that somehow this will not work and that I will be fat forever,lol. I think I am just crazy!

I hope to get to meet you all!

Hi! I am from Texas also. I was banded April 5th, 2011. It has been the best choice I have made in a long time. This summer I feel the heat is actually manageable. Last summer, I think I melted. Your fear is normal. This is such a great tool. You will love it!

I am from TX TOO~ Banded June 8th best thing I ever did - feeling awesome

Wow, it looks like you both are already on your way to losing tons of weight. Congrats! I can't wait to be in your shoes.

Thanks for welcoming me.

I too am from Texas! Had my surgery on June 16th and I haven't regretted it yet. I hate the Texas heat and hope that Summer passes soon!

I also am a "self pay" patient and it sucks, but I keep thinking that will be an incentive for me to make it work. Email anytime if you have questions (leanel_01@yahoo.com). I will take all of the support I can get!

I'm from Texas also. I was banded on May 18, 2011. I feel great. Welcome and good luck.

Another Texan here and also a self pay! Welcome to Lap band talk and good luck!!

I am being banded on the 29th also. Do you relize this time next week we will be on our journey. I have the same fear as you what if this doesnt work....ugg. I am 51 yrs old Mom of 3 grown boys and have been over wt, for 30 yrs. Im ready to be thin and buy clothes that the size does not start with a 2 or an X. :} We will do this together Chela.

Good Luck and lets keep in touch!!!!!!

Hi there, I'm in Texas also and get my band on June 30th! I'm very excited, although not loving the liquid diet lol Keep in touch!!