Hi there,

My name is Denise and I'm on the road to be banded. Our HMO only does

the banding in groups and they just did it so I'll be slotted in for Feb 2007!

I have some questions and dont know if this is the right bb, I'll pose them

and then if it's not the right place maybe someone can re-direct me and I

can repost there.

Before I ask I'd like to say how thankful I am that I found this site and

that I can have the support of those who have been there.

My situation is, BMI is about 37 but I have apnea (moderate) and high BP

and pre diabetes and a horrible history of cancer on mom's side.

My doc thought that going from about 193 (goal pre op weight) down to

about 170 would be considered success. Am I delusional to think that that

is NOT much to lose? My goal would be to have a mini and a main goal.

Mini goal would be to get to 150 and then main goal to between 135 and 140.

I am only 5'4 (just under actually) and 135 is still considered to be high

in weight. Is it unreasonable to think I could get to my personal main

goal? I know a LOT depends on me and how I do things but thought I'd

like your thoughts too.

Thanks so much,

Denise

Hi there,

My name is Denise and I'm on the road to be banded. Our HMO only does

the banding in groups and they just did it so I'll be slotted in for Feb 2007!

I have some questions and dont know if this is the right bb, I'll pose them

and then if it's not the right place maybe someone can re-direct me and I

can repost there.

Before I ask I'd like to say how thankful I am that I found this site and

that I can have the support of those who have been there.

My situation is, BMI is about 37 but I have apnea (moderate) and high BP

and pre diabetes and a horrible history of cancer on mom's side.

My doc thought that going from about 193 (goal pre op weight) down to

about 170 would be considered success. Am I delusional to think that that

is NOT much to lose? My goal would be to have a mini and a main goal.

Mini goal would be to get to 150 and then main goal to between 135 and 140.

I am only 5'4 (just under actually) and 135 is still considered to be high

in weight. Is it unreasonable to think I could get to my personal main

goal? I know a LOT depends on me and how I do things but thought I'd

like your thoughts too.

Thanks so much,

Denise

Hi Denise and :welcomeB: to lapband talk! I am still near the start of my weight loss journey so I don't have the information you need to answer your question, but someone with a lot more experience than I will probably have an answer for you. I just wanted to welcome you to the group and let you know that we're here when you have questions. Here's a link that will explain a lot of abbreviations that are used on the board.

Click here: Abbreviations and What They Mean - LapBandTalk.com - Lap Band Talk Forum - A forum for Lap Band Discussion and Lap

Good luck!

Jo Ann

Welcome Denise...You can loose as much as you want/need to loose with lap band that is the beauty of it...the thing you cant predict is the timeframe it will take you to loose it...everyone is different...But Congrats on your surgery date and I look forward to seeing your progress...Any questions just post them...we are a very supportive community willing to give advice and answer to any concerns you may have in preparation for your surgery and beyond...Check in often and let us know your progress.