Hi, First time to write. Glad to have a place like this. will have Lap Band this Thursday. 60 years old diabetic and 355 lbs. I have a 4 year old Grandson. I want to spend more time with him. I know its gotta be do it for my own but it works better when I see Luigi and don't want to leave this world any sooner than I have to. Thanks for being there! Mike

Welcome Mike, and congrats on your upcoming surgery date!

Congrats on your decision to get the lapband Mike, glad to see you wish to be around for your grandson...that is a good reason to come into the band land world. I will have you in my thoughts and hope to see you on here before and after your surgeries. Welcome to Bandland almost! Let us know if you have any questions.

Hey there, so happy for you! And Luigi. You're going to be feeling great when that first chunk is off......good luck Thursday. Nervousness and excitement are very natural leading up to the big day. I found it all much easier than I thought it would be. And the result is amazing -- no more appetite monster on my back, all that chatter gone. I eat when I'm hungry and don't eat when I'm not hungry. Still love food, just in much smaller amounts at appropriate intervals. Still eat out, enjoy life and I am able to do so much more now. Best wishes to you for this new chapter in your life.

Congratulations, Mike! It's very normal to be nervous before the big day! Try to stay focused on your little Luigi and getting a healthier you!

I'll be thinking of you...don't forget to keep us in loop about your progress!

Best wishes!

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery.

I have 4 grand children and I am very grateful to be able to keep up with them. Many times I hear Grampa you are going to fast slow down.

Congrats on getting yourself closer to being strong and healthy! Not only for yourself but to enjoy many more years with your grandson too. Think of all the memories he will have with you ! My surgery and recovery was a breeze, hope yours goes fast and smooth too. I just followed my Drs advice 95 % of the time and the weight fell off . Best decision ever ! Good luck, let us know how you're doing !

Congrats Mike! You can totally do it one of my goals is to be able to run around with my nephew (16 mths) and not get winded. Yesterday we played non-stop & was way more comfortable breathing than I have been over the past few weeks. Talk about motivation to keep on going!

Your health is critical to your true happiness. And you'll be an amazing example to your grandson on what you goals can accomplish when you stay focused & determined with your eyes on the prize - Bravo!!

Way to go Mike and congratulations on your surgery. We were all a bit nervous when the time finally rolled around, that is only natural. As for your Grandson..my motivation was my 2 grandchildren (a boy and a girl). I can get down on the floor and play with them now. We can go to the park and run and play. Before, I was just too FAT and did not care. You won't be skinny overnight and you didn't get fat overnight either..but you are going to be on your way to a new you and a new Grandpa that's for sure. Good luck in a couple of days and may your journey be filled with love and laughter and lots of time with that very special grandson. "You" are the best gift you could ever give to him.

Melinda in Florida