I've finally made the decision to have a Lap Band and I seriously cannot wait. Like everyone here I need to lose over 100lbs and really feel that now is the time to do something serious. Unfortunately in the UK I have to pay for it myself but what's £8000 compared to regaining my health??

I'm planning have the surgery mid February (probably end up being Valentine's Day as my surgeon only performs Lap Banding on a Wednesday) and will be lurking on these boards from now on.

I look forward to beginning this journey with you all!

Louise, congrats on your impending surgery. I love my lapband. I hope you feel the same after you get yours. Good luck.

Wow you've lost 72lbs since June!! It obviously works! I just can't wait to get going. Now the decision has been made I'm getting really impatient. I'm still really nervous; especially about the vomiting. I keep picturing myself throwing up over my desk at work and everyone thinking I'm pregnant!!lol!!

Louise, I'm in the same boat. I will also be banded mid Feb, Valentines day to be exact. I am so excited and cannot wait! I have found this site to be the absolute best. Everybody is great about answering questions and the support is unbelievable. Now I can't imagine being without the people here!! I have learned so much and feel that I am ready. I am also self paying, 16,000 dollars to be exact (Canadian dollars). But I can't think of a happier way to spend my money! I would like to lose exactly 100lbs. Welcome and I hope we can share more.

Becca

Hi Becca,

As I'm a private patient I will probably be able to choose my surgery date. February 14th is ideal for me because it means I will be around to look after my youngest daughter during her half term holiday so it looks like we will be banded on the same day! I'd like to lose 148lbs to get back to how I was in my early 20's but I will be healthy 28lbs above that.

These boards are so great. Every other WLS board I've looked at all seem to be populated with people that have had the full gastric bypass; something I would never consider.

I look forward to keeping in touch with you over the coming months. Feel free to email me directly if you'd like!

Welcome to lapband talk louise...Best wishes for your preparations for surgery...do keep us posted.

:girl_hug: becky