I am considering the lap band surgery. I have done my cosult w/my dr. I have had my psych eval. All I need now is my letter of recommendation from my PCP, and my eval w/a nutritionist. If everything goes well I will have my letter of recom tomorrow (please oh please)

Most people think I do NOT need this surgery as I hear "Oh please you are not that big, you can do it on your own" Well these people do not know all of my health situation. Im 34 and already on diabetic meds, told I have high cholesterol but was given no meds to help control it. My father (may he RIP) died at 47 from a full blown heart attack, he also had diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol. I do NOT want to go down the same road. I have two babies that NEED me.

With the Lords Grace I will everything I need and have this surgery done!!

Anyone w/any advice please feel free to share it with me

Thank you and good luck to all who have had the surgery and to those who might have it.

The decision to get the lap band changed my life. Yes I'm am only 4 months in.... but.... Most everyone on both sides of my family is obese, diabetic, or have other weight related issues. I am 25 and have been "big" my entire life. I have tried diets, fads, gyms, and medications. Nothing has worked for me. I have found a new begining with the lap band. Yes, even at 4 months in. I am almost 70 lbs down from the day I walked into the center; I feel AMAZING! I follow my doctors instructions and I listen to my body. Now, I have energy to play with my children, I feel confident about myself, and I am so so so much more happy than I have been in many years. Good luck to you on your journey, only you know what is best for you, accept the changes and the unchanged through this process. It's not always what you expect, but sometimes your not expecting what is to come. Ask questions,lots of questions. Knowledge is power. And you can totally do this! Good luck!

Thank you so much! I'm so ready for this change and I welcome it. As I have tried everything as well to try to shed the weight, I am so ready for this. Thank u again.

keep up the good work on your journey

Welcome to the forum. Lean on us for anything. Lots of experience and knowledge on this forum. It's never a substitute for your own doctor's advice but there are some things even doctors don't understand since they've not been banded.

Most advice will be in good spirit but don't be surprised if some of us don't sugar coat our advice. Sometimes you just need a kick in the butt ya know

Hi. I'm in Phoenix too! Welcome. I'm a newbie also. You will receive so much information on this site. No question is a silly question. Ask away. I have. Good luck on your journey.

You just have to remember that you are doing this for YOU!! I struggled with the decision for a long time, wondering why I couldn't lose the weight on my own like 'normal' ppl. I have finally accepted that I need help to be the best version of ME that I can. My application was submitted today for insurance approval. Just awaiting a surgery date. Good luck in your journey!!!

So happy -- best decision I ever made. I love my band!

So glad I got the band. It's not a cakewalk but it works.

Congrats on your decision to change your life. There is lots of advice from us veterans ... please feel free to ask. I would do my lap band surgery again in a quick minute. Changed my life, my body , my attitude , my health.

Best of luck

Thx. I have had a shut down (road block) alrdy today (see shut down topic) but I'm determined to get it done.