I started my Lapband journey 1 month ago. I am getting all my appointments done and working on losing my required 22lbs before surgery. I am excited but try not to get my hopes up just in case I get denied surgery. I do not have high blood pressure or diabetes but I did a sleep study a few days ago and I have been told I need to come back for a second night and wear a CPAP so am assuming they suspect sleep apnea so that would help my approval. I have been walking 2 miles every other day but I think I will start walking 1mile every day. Maybe that will benefit me better. I have very supportive friends and family and I am looking forward to a healthier me.

@@flmommyof2 first let me say congratulations on making healthy lifestyle choices for yourself. Second let me ask you why you feel that you are venting? I am not seeing much negative here, you are walking and eating right, and it's good news not to have co-morbities like diabetes and HBP. If you have sleep apnea the good news is that with weight loss you might be able to clear that up and not need a CPAP for very long, and getting one now will help you to get some much needed rest in the mean time.

Keep walking and working on the program you have going, take it easy and try not to overdo it you won't want to hurt yourself and no matter what the outcome you have already started taking better care of yourself so Hooray for you! Keep going!!

Well instead of a negative vent it's more like a nervous vent I guess lol. I keep butterflies in my stomach all the time and probably will until I get approved. Thank you for your positive words. I am really excited about this new adventure:)

Congratulations on the beginning of your journey ! I had sleep apnea, and digestive problems before I was banded. As soon as I was banded the digestive problems completely went away, and 6 months after being banded the sleep apnea was completely gone. Never had any of them return, its just been a win win all around ! Hope all goes well for you, good luck !!

Good luck! You will do great. Sounds like you're already on the right path. I have been banded over 2 years...no regrets.

Thank you @lisacarson and @pinkdahlia . Your words are such inspiration. I am so excited to find the healthier and happier person inside of me. For not only me but for my kids and husband. You ladies have a blessed night

Thank you New Nina...I love these encouraging replies. I love the support of this forum. It makes my heart smile:) I can't wait until I see where I am at my 2 year point. Hopefully mine will be as successful as you all. Have a great night honey!