Can't tell you how glad I am I found LapBand talk forums! I was encouraged to introduce myself, so here goes! My name is Beth and I am 24 years old. I've been married three years, and I have two children, 24 mos and 11 mos. I live in Columbus, Ohio and I am getting my surgery at OSU with Dr. Mikami. My surgery date is June 5, and I can't believe how quickly my 6 months of education went!

Truthfully, I have been waiting to get WLS longer than 6 months. I first started looking into WLS after I had my first child, 04/10. I weighed 245lbs, having gained 45 lbs during pregnancy. I labored 21 hours, and ended up having a C-section. I attempted to diet, but the doctors discouraged me, saying that recovery time is not the time to lose weight. I waited until I got the doctor's approval (around 3 months postpartum) I probably lost about 10 lbs before I was pregnant again at 5 months postpartum. The second pregnancy I gained only 13 lbs, putting me at 253 lbs (I am 5'4) I am stunned every time I think about that number. So, I had my recovery time, and got an application for WLS. I started classes BLAST classes in November just finished up in April. I lost 20ish lbs, putting me at 238. I got approved and had my pre-op appt. Surgery date is in a week or so!

I feel so fortunate to have the knowledge and resources to be able to get WLS. I know it will be hard work, but it seems like a dream come true!

Beth

Congrats on your decision! It will be hard work but the pay off is so worth it! Good luck to you and keep coming back here...its a great place for information and support!

Thanks! And congrats on your weight loss!

Hi bandbeth65 I'm just getting started still completeing test had my consult on 10May getting everything to submit to my insurance So no surgery date yet wishing you great success & keep us posted on ur progress

Welcome ...Good luck you will do GREAT .....

Congratulations on your decision! It really is an exciting thing

Hey Beth! Congrats on starting your journey I'm 22 and was recently banded. There have already been ups and downs but I can't wait for the new me. Lots of support here!

Congratulations to you! You have made a life changing decision and I can speak from a personal standpoint that it may be the best one you have ever made!