ok, i made the call to my local lap band surgeons office. now im nervous. waiting on the call back to verify insurance etc...

i went to an initial consult about 2 years ago but then got scared after hearing of things being "stuck" and needles for filling.

am i just being a big baby? im 249lbs and 5'4 and 38 yrs old.........and miserable . i know i HAVE to do something *SIGH*

any input would be greatly appreciated

I personally think those are just small fears compared to the significant benefits the band will give you!!

I have those fears too but I ignore them because I am just too damn excited to be healthy again!

You just weren't ready 2 years ago! Congrats on your decision! Just remember... its a life style change above all. But once your make the needed changes to your head... its really not that difficult.

Good Luck!

@Rainenroses - I did the same thing you did. I went to a seminar 2 years ago, loved the surgeons and put it off because of the same fears. How I wish I could take it back because in those 2 years time frame I developed severe arthritis in my left hip and the weight only made it worse to where I will have to have another hip replaced ( I had my right hip replaced many years ago). Imagine being in my 40's having both my hips replaced like an 80 year old! The main thing is, that is the past and we learn from our mistakes, we don't have to beat ourselves up anymore. You've made the right decision, and I know I have as well. Whatever the outcome is we will fight to keep ourselves fit and healthy, and most importantly never give up on ourselves.

Keep us posted on your progress,

-Patty

thank you everyone. i DO wish i had went through with it back then , but i cant change the past just look forward to a new future. im actually excited along with being nervous.

Congrats on taking this step into the right direction. Sending you well wishes.