I just joined bariatricpal today and I have to say, after reading through several posts I am much more confident and excited to get my band. I have finished all the preliminary testing required by my surgeon and so now it is the waiting game for my insurance company to approve me.

I had been questioning my choice to have the band. Everyone seemed to be pushing me to get the sleeve, but I just didn't like the idea of removing 75% of my stomach as well as many other reasons. After reading through several threads, I am now 100% confident this is right for me.

I am looking forward to using this forum as a tool to help me be successful in my lap band journey!

Welcome and congrats on the decision.

Hi there, so happy for you! I am 11 months out -- joined the forum in June 2013 and like you knew that the band was for me. Had my surgery in November and am so happy with everything that has transpired in this last year. Best wishes for these next weeks -- I remember that anticipation and wishing it would all go faster, the appointments, getting the big date, etc. In retrospect I can't believe how quickly it all did go.......what a year it's been!

Edited October 6, 201411 yr by Bandista

Welcome and congrats to you on your new beginning wish you the best...I myself have just join and thought to myself that this is an awesome group... my surgery is schedule for November and I'm so anxious... I'm glad I made the choice of getting the band also