I'm the newest newbie, I s'pose.

I have been lurking on your site for a day or two, just checking things out. I've done a lot of searches for Lap Band surgery, and frankly I'm surprised this is the first time I've come across all of you.

I'm interested in getting banded, and have been ever since I first heard about the procedure. Now that I finally have a job with insurance that covers it, I'm excited that I might actually be able to do it!

You all are, without doubt, great examples of sucess, and truth. I appreciate all of your honesty, and I think this will be a great place to find REAL answers (even if they do vary sometimes).

Cheers!

-Mandilou

Welcome! Glad to have you. I am grateful for this site myself. I was on here everyday starting pre-op through 2 months post op.

I concure, the best site. There are a couple others but they can't hold a candle the lbt. Welcome and I don't know what answers vary mean but everyone here is helpful, concerned, nice and honest. We've all been in the same boat that your in right now and I wish for you a great banding experience.

Hi Mandilou---welcome to LBT.

If you are interested in being banded (and I highly recommend it to anyone who will listen!!!) this is a great site for information, and to get all the questions you have answered. Nothing is too silly---we have talked about pretty much everything and it's relationship to the band!!!

There are some awesome people here on the site, and they have boundless knowledge, and are so good at sharing. sit back, read, chat with us, and make a well informed decision!!!

Once again---welcome, we look forward to watching you begin your experience with banding!

Kat

I don't know what answers vary mean

I just meant that experiences vary and doctors' advice varies - and it's nice to see a ton of potential answers/solutions being discussed.

I'm a big advocate of information - so knowing EVERYTHING I can to make the best choice for me is a big deal.

Thanks for the warm welcome, all!

Welcome mandilou

You have come to the right place...and we are pleased to have you..

Best wishes in your quest for the new improved you.

keep us posted.

Becky

Welcome to LBT! There is a ton of information here just for taking the time to read it all. Good Luck!