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.

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

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.

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

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!

Good for you, keep it up.

I get my band the 29th.

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 :-)