I am new here. I found this forum a while ago when I was still researching the lap band. I have been reading ever since. it is very informative and I finally decided to join a few days ago. I still debated whether or not I was going to post or just read. I decided wth I'll just post.

so here's my story :

I've struggled with weight my entire life. I have tried every diet and failed miserably. In Januray of 2011 I decided it was time for a change. I joined the gym and started eating right. By March I was down 40lb. I was 196 . I couldn't remember the last time I was under 200. In April I found out I was expecting my first child. with the pregnancy I gained 74 lbs and fell back into old eating habits again. My daughter is now four months old (and she is such a joy:))and I am 264 and 5'6. I find myself struggling so hard getting this weight off. I've tried everything. I have been researching the lap band since 2011 and now I am

finally getting serious about it. I know it's not a magic

fix and it's a tool. I know that I will be able to use this tool to change my life. I have the will power and the determination to lose this weight and become

healthy. My goal

weight would be 150-160. I went to the seminar may 2nd. My first appointment with the nutritionist is May 17 and my consultation with the doctor and his team

is May 18th! I

excited and ready to start this journey!

Welcome! This is a great place to come for support.

Welcome!! Good luck to you on your journey and be sure to keep us updated on how you're doing!

welcome!!!

I am so excited for you!

I am pre-band, but I will surely offer all of the support that I can. I wish you the best of luck on your new journey!

Hi there. We have a very similar body structure, I am 5" 6' and before I started the whole process I weighed 220lbs. I had my surgery on Thursday 5/3. Its been only 4 days but I am already at 213lbs. I thinks it's a great tool to help me get my weight and habits under control. I hope this helps in your journey.

Welcome!!!!

Thank you all. I will be sure to keep you updated! I am excited to read all of your updates as well .

I am new here. I found this forum a while ago when I was still researching the lap band. I have been reading ever since. it is very informative and I finally decided to join a few days ago. I still debated whether or not I was going to post or just read. I decided wth I'll just post.

so here's my story :

I've struggled with weight my entire life. I have tried every diet and failed miserably. In Januray of 2011 I decided it was time for a change. I joined the gym and started eating right. By March I was down 40lb. I was 196 . I couldn't remember the last time I was under 200. In April I found out I was expecting my first child. with the pregnancy I gained 74 lbs and fell back into old eating habits again. My daughter is now four months old (and she is such a joy:))and I am 264 and 5'6. I find myself struggling so hard getting this weight off. I've tried everything. I have been researching the lap band since 2011 and now I am

finally getting serious about it. I know it's not a magic

fix and it's a tool. I know that I will be able to use this tool to change my life. I have the will power and the determination to lose this weight and become

healthy. My goal

weight would be 150-160. I went to the seminar may 2nd. My first appointment with the nutritionist is May 17 and my consultation with the doctor and his team

is May 18th! I

excited and ready to start this journey!

Welcome to the forum! I also was "ghosting" on this forum for many months prior to making the commitment to lap band surgery, and finally joining.

There are many members who are quite knowledgeable about the band, nutrition, the surgery, and just about all the other topics you can imagine.

The decision to make major changes in your lifestyle is the important first step in the "journey" to better health...and every journey begins with the first step.

Keep us posted on your progress!