Hi all,

I'm 30 in a few days and have finally Made the decision to get banded! Nothing is gonna change that.

I'm 6'3" and 160kgs(353lbs) living in South Africa I cannot wait to be banded! My wife has made an appointment for me for next week with my GP! I love her!! Going to go discuss my options an plan it's such a relief to make this decision. . I have a strong need for this. I have been at 40+ BMI since I was 14 and although it hasn't got super out of control I have tried everything under the sun!

Now is my time to shine!

Bring on the Band I say!!

Congrats....every step gets you a lil bit closer to the prize !!!

Thanks Dee!! It really is exciting!! Wish it was tomorrow!!

Doing all this for me, my wife and my future kids!!

With an attitude like that, you are going to be successful!

Best wishes,

way to go, I am so happy for you, what a great woman you have to help you in your journey. Hugs and one for your wife.

It's so great to have an awesome forum like this. I love technology!!

I love my wife to pieces, for being supportive, not sure she knows exactly what it's gonna be like after my surgery, but I know that she will love an support me. Not many people have nearly close to that kind of support.

Reading the forums I am so jealous of all the loses!!

It's gonna be the 2nd most amazing day of my life, after my marriage.

I will keep you all posted as the next few months unravel, and after surgery.

Thanks All

Best of luck on your journey,

So looking forward to Monday Afternoon! Little nervous of what the doc may say. hoping that he doesn't say no, or some other negative response.

I am busy planning my strategy and discussing options of when to have it done. it's her b-day on the 17th Jan and i would like to do the surgery after so not to interrupt any celebrations.

She however wants me to do it before. like as soon as possible at the beginning of the year. so she can look after me :-) So i will need to take this into account.

She's a Teacher (south africa) so our school year is different to the States & UK. but she will still be on holiday until +-16th Jan. Really appreciate all her support.

I Will let you all know what the doc says,

Good Luck! And Please keep us posted. It's exciting for all of us because we were all in the place you are now. And if we had to do it again, we'd still make this decision.

Good Luck! And Please keep us posted. It's exciting for all of us because we were all in the place you are now. And if we had to do it again, we'd still make this decision.

Ditto

Leaving in a few minutes for the Docs office. I am hoping that he will be supportive, and point me in the right direction.

Would be awesome to meet the surgeon today too, but that is unlikely.

I am not sure if i am nervous, i know for one thing, i am VERY excited!!

Bring on the Band!!

Best wishes at appt!

Little gutted at the moment! May not be able to get the band in South Africa. Trying other docs.

Oh, I'm sorry about that! It will work out some how.

I wanted lapband 5 yrs ago and never knew it could happen. Insurance didn't pay & I didn't have the money.

But the beginning of this year I had a bad auto accident and after mths of therapy and still in agony and thought I'd check again with insurance and sure enough they pay now.

After 6mths of hoop jumping, I was banded 1wk ago.

So there's always hope!

Where are you in S.Africa? I spent 3 wks in Botswana.

Sometimes we appreciate things when we have to work harder for it!!

I know. Getting the band wasnt really hard for me so i had to build that appreciation an know not to take it for granted

Enjoy the journey an remember its a learning process

I wish you the best!!!

Leaving in a few minutes for the Docs office. I am hoping that he will be supportive, and point me in the right direction.

Would be awesome to meet the surgeon today too, but that is unlikely.

I am not sure if i am nervous, i know for one thing, i am VERY excited!!

Bring on the Band!!

Sending good vibes your way!!

Keep us all posted on your progress ((hugs))