Well, I've been looking into weight loss surgery now for a while. I had a close friend a few Yrs back get gastric bypass & he hated it. There was a local lady I knew who also had the same procedure done and she died of complications so I know that I never wanted to try that especially with having a 13mo old son and a husband.

I am 22yrs old and have been heavy my entire life. Losing 15-80lbs and then gaining it back plus some. Recently I was at my highest of 447lbs and a size 34 jean. 5xl shirt

I'm currently 385lbs and size 30/32( much gut hangs already ) and a 4xl shirt.

I am 6"1 and a larger boned person. My lowest was 260ish and a size 16/17 & L shirts

I'm tired of the diet pills. Back pain. The fat and flab and the high blood pressure and seizures from it. I am pre diabetic and was diabetic while pregnant so I know If nothing changes I'll develop it again.

I'm currently trying to get insurance as I am without it and unemployed. My husband has insurance thru work but it's expensive.

Anything anyone can tell me about their insurance, weight, things to know, good bad the ugly, excess skin, everything. Absolutely everything. I will be attaching a self shot at my current weight.

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First, my heart goes out to you. I also have struggled with my weight my entire life so I understand how hard it is.

I got the Lap Band surgery almost a year ago. I weighed in at 421 pounds but I'm only 5'3 so I was wearing a size 7x. I've lost 175 pounds since then and I'm now wearing a 1x.

I still have weight to lose but I know I'll get there. Honestly, my life couldn't be more different than it was a year ago. Getting the band is the best decision I've ever made for myself.

As far as skin, ugh, I have TONS of it. I'm getting a tummy tuck in a couple months because of the extreme tummy skin hang and hoping to get my breasts reduced and lifted next fall. But, excess skin aside, it's still worth it. I'd rather have all the extra skin than all the extra fat.

My best advice to you is to thoroughly do your homework before making a decision. Too many people seem to rush into this surgery ignorant to the facts. They think it's a magic fix for fat and that isn't the case at all. It takes work and determination to be successful with the band. The band is an amazing tool, but only that, just a tool. The work is always ours to do be successful with it.

Best wishes to you with whatever you decide

Excellent post Mis... I would only add the band is a permanant tool and you must be willing to change your eating habits and lifestyle for it to be successfull. If you are willing to do that this might be a wonderful solution for you and your future. I wish you all the best as you move forward towards a decision.

I just had mine done in Aug and it is the best thing I ever did. I am never hungry and my brain isn't always talking about food, that part a alone makes it worth it. Save you life by getting this or something like this done Good luck