Hi, my name is Lucy and I'm from Mexico, I've been doing a lot of research about the band and I found this support group, and now I visit it everyday, I'm getting the lap-band as soon as I have the money, or until December of this year, I really need the support since I'm not telling my family only my mom and husband knows, my husband is concerned about the change and thinks I won't be able to recover from it, I know it's going to be hard but I know it's for the better and I know I can do it. If you guys have any advice please feel free to share

I am in the beginning of my research. This is actually my first post ever! I have barely started the process and I am gathering information right now until my iniital consultation. I have talked to my husband and my parents about the surgery. My mom and husband have been supportive, but my father is against it. He doesnt understand why I cant just lose the weight on my own. So I know what you are going through.

I have so many questions and concerns, that I am glad that a friend of mine who had the surgery in February told me about this group!

Congratulations on starting the process -

I recommend you read as much as you can on this forum. Most of my questions were answered. Ask lots of questions. read as much as you can too, the web is filled with info.

Once you go to a seminar you will get more information too.

I don't understand what your husband is worried about? what recovery? this is a positive life change, most of us never exercised, ate whatever we wanted, had numerous medical issues, on & on.... Life will start to become easier, the sun shines more now, I am taller(in spirit), I love life again. I cannot think of any negatives. I did this for better health, looking better came along with it!

Don't feel like you need to hurry the process, I had to have many doctor appt checked for my insurance. It won't happen immediately, most people have a six month time frame in which to "get everything together". try to start making changes now; start walking, log what you eat, drink lots of Water.

Good luck with your up coming journey.... I didn't tell any of my family except for my kids and husband... i know that my parents would have been against it and i didn't need any negativity. i was already extremely nervus as it was.so i know how u feel I still haven't told my family

Thank you all for your positive comments, I know this will be a great journey to become a better and healthier me, this is my first post and I hope I can share my progress with you'all. Im self paid, so I don't need the isurance approval I just need the money lol so I'm doing a lot of thing to come up with the extra money lol