for surgery on 6/29. I'm a 44 year old mother of 2 boys ages 16 & 11. I weigh 306 lbs. Can't wait to have surgery as I have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, bad knees and hip. I've been researching all this for 2 years before making my decision. I'm excited and scared at the same time. I guess this is normal. I'll probably be posting here alot.

Thanks,

Kathy:)

Congrats on your upcoming surgery. I perfectly understand your feelings. My surgery is scheduled for July 11th and that seems right around the corner for me now. My approval came within two weeks and I was completely floored. I thought I would have to wait longer. I originally had a date of June 20, but decided to move it back a little. I needed some time to let it all sink in. Good luck and I'll see you around.

HI Kat,

I am a newbie here too. I am not scheduled yet but I am waiting on insurance to respond and then I am all set. I am a 31 year old mother of 2 teenage boys, ages 13 & 14 and I weigh 340. I am SO EXCITED about this surgery it is unreal BUT I am also SO SCARED and worried. I am sure we will both do fiine and be happier healthier women whan it is all over!

Billie from

Nebraska

Hi Everyone. I've been looking at posts for about 6 months, but finally joined. I'm scheduled for surgery on July 5th. My ninth anniverary present from my hubby. He is great. I'm 43, weigh 225 and am 5'4". I have one son, aged 8. I'm not telling anyone except my hubby, and best gay guy friend. Don't want the pressure of "how much have you lost this week". I'm really excited to get my weight back under control, and to have more energy. I'm embarrassed to see old friends because of how fat I am. I always start a conversation with-I know I've gained alot of weight, so lets just get that out in the open so I'm not so self conscience about it. I am self pay, and nervous. Dr. Speigel will be my doctor.

Paula from Houston

Welcome to lapband paula. Dr. Speigel is my doctor also. We are the same height and almost same weight. I was at 220. I am seven weeks out and am down 30. The best of luck to you. If you have any more questions just pm me.

Thanks for the welcome. I keep obsessing over this site, trying to find an answer...to what? I don't know. I have made the decision- just nervous. I know that I'm addicted to food, and scared that I will feel so deprived- and be sad, but then-I'm so sad that I'm so heavy. I have conflicting emotions. I guess I just need a few days to get used to the idea that I'm actually going thru with it all. I guess it is like having a baby- no one can really prepare you, and you have to experince yourself to get the answers. ~Thanks for letting me just vent~Paula in Houston