Hi Everyone!

Great to be here with all of this experience. I am new to LapBand, researching everything that I can. I am just starting the process and am attending a meeting Thursday night (11/30) to learn more. I have fought weight my whole life and am ready to get this under control. Will appreciate any information that anyone can give regarding what to expect and how to get started!

Welcome, congratulations on your meeting. This is a great site, just take your time, look around and read some of everything.

Hi Mlevel. Does that mean Midlevel??? I agree with the last person. Do your reading, research the band and the gastric bypass. There's several sites which describe them all, and then you can narrow in on a procedure and check out individual sites too. One place with some helpful info is

obesityhelp.com This might help you on your path to control! Best wishes! Cat

Hi MLevel!

You can't do too much research. Be sure that this is what you want - and then go for it!

Just so you know - I love my band!! :]

Hugs!

Howdy Mlevel, I think the best way to research this is exactly what you are doing. Read, read, and post. Then read some more.

I don't know if there is anything you can do to truly prepair yourself, since this is such an individula journey. It's like telling somene what it will be like to give birth, or go skiing or cooking your first holiday dinner, we can only tell you what it is like for us.

Also, people who are on support boards tend to be here because they/we need on going support. Please don't let that discourage you.

Strength and Courage!