Hey everyone!

My name is Alyssa, I'm a college student and I'm seriously considering the lap-band, after some co-workers told me their stories about getting banded. I'm going to a seminar in early August, so right now, all I know is what I've read online. I'm hoping that I can have the surgery when I'm home for winter break (Dec. 14th - Jan. 22nd) but I'm not sure how realistic that would be.

I've been overweight my whole life - and it's come with it's fair share of being bullied, having low self-esteem, anxiety, ect. I've been dieting since I was in 5th grade. Nothing has worked, but my weight seemed to plataeu when I turned 17 and it's stayed around 250 lbs for three years. I cannot stand being afraid of everything, anymore. I am ready to start a whole new life.

Hi alysia I'm Bec I'm new here to only joined yesterday I'm 31 live in Australia and I'm getting my band in October I've been to my seminar and had am appointment with the surgeon I've had my sleep clinic done have 3 more appointments to go sleep study doc, dietitian, and physiologist,

I've been overweight since I hit puberty and have just finally been diagnosed with PCOS, done every diet you can think of,

Good luck with your band journey, it would be nice to stay in touch and give eachother support I don't know anyone else in this forum as yet, still learning about the band and what it will be like to live with one, x

Bec

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Hi Alyssa!

Welcome to the forum!

I am 39 years old and was banded 6 months ago, but like you, I spent my entire life overweight. I was the chubby little kid that got teased and grew up into the miserable fat woman with horrible self esteem. For me, getting banded was the best decision I've ever made for myself.

Good luck with whatever your decision may be!

Hi! My name is Sonja and I've been happily banded now for over four years. I am 5'4" and my starting weight was 220. I now stay in the range of 135 to 140 lbs. Getting banded was one of the best decisions I have made. Living with the band successfully requires committment and change, but boy is the payoff worth it!

I am happy to share my experience with the band with anyone who is considering it.

FYI-Go to the forums tab at the top of this page. Almost anything you want to know about the band is in there someplace.

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