Hi, Everyone! I'm New To The Lap Band Forums And Recently Banded :-)

[Shellie2011 2]

My name is Michelle. I am 32 years old. I decided to get the lapband after so many health problems. Not only do I have PCOS which makes it hard to lose weight and easier to gain it, but I also have high blood pressure, cholesterol and back issues. I felt like I could not do it on my own. I want to get healthy and happy for myself and my 2 boys.

[kll724 3,055]

Hi Michelle. Happy to have you onboard. I have lost 100 lbs an dam healthier and happier than before. You can do it, if you make the commitment to yourself. It is not a diet, but a new way of life and eating. It is a tool to guiding you; and in my case, stavs of the diet boredom. I usually stopped dieting after 20-40 lbs, and never made goal. Finally, I found something to help me do that! Good luck! Karen

[Shellie2011 2]

Thank you Karen! Thats what my hopes for this are as well. Even if I lost weight on diets, I just gained it all back once the diet stopped and often times gained even more. My Niece had the band done over a year ago and has done awesome! I am using her as my inspiration.

[Abbiewtvr 1]

good luck i really hope this works for you and for me as well!!! we could do it!!!

[Shellie2011 2]

good luck i really hope this works for you and for me as well!!! we could do it!!!

Thank you!! And yes stay positive, We will do this!

[DE121911 10]

Good for you, keep it up.

I get my band the 29th.

[Shellie2011 2]

That's great! Good luck with your surgery and success afterwards! I am only 3 days post op. I was banded on Dec. 20th. First few days are rough, but I'm sure it gets better :-)