Hi Everyone!

I'm new to the site, and have honestly not really come out yet to many people that I am getting "banded" so this is a huge step for me to be taking and sharing my story.

I was always a bit bigger growing up, although I have had some weight issues I was able to maintain a healthy size in my later teens. But once I hit my 20s and got pregnant things started to change drastically.

I put on about 100lbs during pregnacy, and after things started going down hill... I gained more and have over doubled my size since before pregancy.

I have tried everything from fad diets, to Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers. I'm a regular at the gym and have to be in somewhat good shape as I am in the military and have standards to meet. But yet I'm fat.

I finally decided to go this route, when my last attempt at WW didn't work and I stepped on the scale and saw almost 300lbs!

I'm happy to say that after a long process of getting approvals, making a final decision and getting down 10lbs or so, so I can safely have the surgery I now have a booked date!

October 9th, 2012

I'm so excited to start my life over, and gain the confidence back and life I had before.

I'm looking forward to the days that I can actually run after my lil' princess and not feel as though I'm going to die after a few steps.

I can't wait to share my journey with you all!

Welcome to LBT and congratulations on new beginnings. Look forward to hearing your experiences.

Oct 9th, what a perfect date, my birthday Congratulations on making the big step. I was banded yesterday and look forward to my future.

Welcome! I think you will find a lot of support here. I am fairly new too, but have the impression that we are like family here at LBT, which is really nice. Banded on 9/6, and so happy with the decision! No matter what question or concern you might have throughout the process, chances are someone here has had a similar experience or asked a similar question, so it this site can be really invaluable in terms of experiences shared and information gained. Best of luck, and like Jim (above), I too look forward to hearing your experiences!