Thought I'd stop lurking and sign up. I am getting the lap band surgery in Jan, I have everything approved and am ready to go. Why so far out? Well I have a very conservative family who I think would dissaprove of me telling them about the procedure, and I definately think someone would know something is up over the holidays when I appear to eat very little (or be drinking only protien shakes). I'm over 30 and my wife approves so thats all that matters. I figure if I do tell them I'd like to have atleast lost a good amount of weight first so they can see the benefits.

I'm getting the surgery done in jersey by Dr Mehta as he can do the procedure with only one incision (in the belly button). Anyone a patient of his?

Anywho I am really getting this done because I've tried everything else and I have some heart problems that could be greatly reduced by losing weight. Most of all I'm doing this for my son, I dont want him growing up with a out of shape dad or worse with no dad at all. I was always really active in my 20's but a bought of lymes diseases nearly mad it impossible to run or work out with my joints, which caused me to gain wieght and made my joints worse. I'm really looking forward to losing just a little weight so I can start running again and hopefully start a positive cycle involving weight.

I'm 6'2 and weigh 290lbs right now, i googled a healthy weight and it said 180lbs which i thought was kinda crazy, I think I'd be happy at about 220lbs, which i think may be attainable. Well I look forward to exchanging results/questions/ideas with everyone thanks for reading.

I am so happy for you that you have made this decision! Congrats! I only told my husband and my parents for the first 2 years. After 2 years I told a couple of people at work and 3 friends. I am so happy that I kept my decision private! I may consider telling people when I hit my goal but I am not sure yet. Please keep in touch I would love to know how your surgery goes!

Thought I'd stop lurking and sign up. I am getting the lap band surgery in Jan, I have everything approved and am ready to go. Why so far out? Well I have a very conservative family who I think would dissaprove of me telling them about the procedure, and I definately think someone would know something is up over the holidays when I appear to eat very little (or be drinking only protien shakes). I'm over 30 and my wife approves so thats all that matters. I figure if I do tell them I'd like to have atleast lost a good amount of weight first so they can see the benefits.

I'm getting the surgery done in jersey by Dr Mehta as he can do the procedure with only one incision (in the belly button). Anyone a patient of his?

Anywho I am really getting this done because I've tried everything else and I have some heart problems that could be greatly reduced by losing weight. Most of all I'm doing this for my son, I dont want him growing up with a out of shape dad or worse with no dad at all. I was always really active in my 20's but a bought of lymes diseases nearly mad it impossible to run or work out with my joints, which caused me to gain wieght and made my joints worse. I'm really looking forward to losing just a little weight so I can start running again and hopefully start a positive cycle involving weight.

I'm 6'2 and weigh 290lbs right now, i googled a healthy weight and it said 180lbs which i thought was kinda crazy, I think I'd be happy at about 220lbs, which i think may be attainable. Well I look forward to exchanging results/questions/ideas with everyone thanks for reading.

My family wouldn't approve either. My husband is the only one that knows. I'm not telling my teenage child, because I don't want to set the example that surgery is answer for her (in the future if she gets fat) since it's the answer for me. I'm geting banded 12-1-11. Good luck!