:nervous hi all... my name is carla, im 31 years old and i am 274lbs. i havent had the lap band done yet, will be going tomorrow for my first sem. my sister (which referred me to this site) had it done several weeks ago and has already lost 28lbs. it took me six months to get from 300lbs to 274lbs. this is a first for me, im not even sure if i will be able to get it done. im not big on being hopeful because my hopes have been shot down so many times.. so if you would please keep me in your prayers and thoughts... and if anyone has any advice for me, please ... it would be greatly appreciated!!!

thanks again and nice meeting you all..

carla

Welcome! Its great to have a fellow Oklahoman on here! The biggest advice I can give is to always remember why you are wanting to have your procedure. That really keeps me in check. Well, good luck and I will def keep you in my prayers.

Take it one step at a time and know that perserverance will bring results.

Best of luck to you. I hope you can have the surgery. You will love being banded. Good luck.

well, i got home from work this evening and had a call from the doctors office on my caller id. i couldnt get in touch with anyone so i will have to wait until morning to call back. im hoping that they tell me that my insurance will cover it.. so keep your fingers crossed that it comes through... will let you all know more tomorrow..

carla:nervous