Hi everyone--I've been cruising around this site for a couple of weeks..Lots of great info and nice people.....I'm 51, a nurse, and a guy--doesn't seem like there are to many males here. I have my first appt. with surgeon in 2 weeks--will get the process started and check out my insurance--lap band has just been approved by BCBS in my state though I guess indidvidual policies vary--so we'll see. I'm kind of nervous about all this--it's hard for me to imagine my life with such a change in eating habits--I don't have much of a choice though if I want to go on living. The last couple of years the weight has really begun to affect how I feel and what I can do. I've got lots of questions so you'll probably see me around the forums....later

GOOD LUCK i think you will do fine . the transition for me took about a month. for me the discomfort i felt the first time i ate too much was enough to keep me from ever doing it again. im very careful to eat slow . i try a bite or two of something. then wait. then if it goes down ok, ill eat a few more bites. it is amazing how little food we need in comparison to what we eat. the lapband puts it in perspective. this was the best thing i ever did. i tried everything. i still ate too much. now i have to make myself eat enough. you will feel so much better after a few months. i feel great. i feel light and healthy. dont rush the weight loss. it will happen. just heal up and follow the RULES. hope all goes well for you.

Welcome and good luck! I'm set to get banded next week, so I don't have any BTDT advice for you, but just wanted to welcome you.

welcome, sprint! seems like there are many nurses and teachers who get to this point in our lives.....too many years of high stress and taking care of everybody but ourselves. now it's our turn!!

best wishes!~

Good morning and welcome! You have definitely come to the right place for advice and support. You have questions?? Ask away, we love to help others as much as possible.

hi...wanted to wish you the best of luck...I had my surgery in August...and as you...I needed to do it for me..my health..after trying all my life..it was time to get help with it....

best of luck!!!...