My name is Lisa and I live in Deep East Texas. I have been researching the lapband for over a year now. We do not have insurance so I will be self pay. The doctor I have picked is Dr. Ganta in Austin. He has been so great and answers all his email personally and quickly. Still saving money to have the procedure, but I'm looking at having it done within the next 4 months. He has a special for cash pay people of $13,500 and that includes the first year of follow-ups.

General stuff about me I guess is I'm 5'6" and weigh 270 lbs. I need to lose 125 lbs and have been on almost every single diet you can name. I'm also Hypothyroid, and had thyroid cancer in 1996. My hips give me hell because of all the extra weight I am carrying. High cholesterol is what my doc keeps on me about. I've started noticing changes in my blood pressure as well. I'm presently a stay at home mom to 4 great kids (15, 13, 12 & 2 1/2). I love to read in my spare time, but find that few and far between.

I'm really looking forward to meeting new friends and getting support on this long journey.

Peace,

Lisa

Hello from a fellow Texan. Congratulation on making the decision to have the band. It has been a wonderful one for me. This board has been a great source of information. We're glad that you are here. Good luck with your journey.

Hey Lisa, Welcome to lapband from Houston ( soon to be a deep East Texan ). You will love your band and this board. The best of luck to you. :mad:

You are moving to East Texas? I'm about 2 hours from Houston. Thanks for the welcome!

Lisa

It has been a wonderful one for me. This board has been a great source of information. We're glad that you are here. Good luck with your journey.

Wow, you are doing awesome with your band!! Was it real hard to adjust to?

I too paid for the band (just this month - October 12th) and it has been a great journey so far. I have lost 22 pounds just since my surgery and have gained so much since...willpower, the ability to live again and not be dependent on food, and it is amazing how different people treat you as you lose weight (sad, but true).

Good luck my friend ~ God Bless you!!!

I have lost 22 pounds just since my surgery and have gained so much since...willpower, the ability to live again and not be dependent on food, and it is amazing how different people treat you as you lose weight (sad, but true).

Good luck my friend ~ God Bless you!!!

You are doing fantastic! I can't wait until I get to experience the feeling for myself of having control over my situation!