Hi, I am a 40 year old male 5 foot 8 inches, currently tipping at 320.. I have tried tons of diets, and I have even went as far as hire a personal trainer. None of which have seemed to pay off... I have a 7 year old son, that I have a hard time keeping up with.

I am also developing health problems due to the weight. I am hypertensive and I have sleep apnea.. Next Wednesday I will be attending a lap band seminar. Hopefully, this is for me. I am excited at the possibility of shedding the extra me that I have grown over the last 15 years...

I just wanted to say howdy...

Hi and welcome. I am fairly new here and in the pre-op process, getting consults and such so that I can get insurance approval. I can honestly say this is the nicest, most helpful lap band group out there and I have learned a ton of information just reading all the post. I have just recently started posting myself.

I understand the problems you are facing and those very problems are why many here have decided on the lap band. Being able to be active with your child is so important as well as all the other health issues.

Good luck in your journey. Hope to hear from you often.

sunny:)

Hi there. Welcome to you both!

Hey Big,

Your band will get you full. I used to eat one meal a day . 2pm until 2am.

You will be able to share a meal with you son. Can you imagine?

edie

Welcome! :welcome: I am also in the process of getting my paperwork in order, hoping to get insurance approval. I attend a seminar last month and I'm ready to get this show on the road! Maybe it won't be long until we're losers! :bounce:

Thanks for the welcomes and responses. I have so many questions, but I know how forums work. I'm sure all of my questions have been asked and answered a zillion times. I'll do some searches before I go all "hog" wild on the questions...:confused:

Hi and welcome. I just went to the information seminar on Tuesday. I liked it because it presented both gastric bypass and the lap band options. We were able to see the pros and cons of both. For me, the lap band seems the route to take. If anyone is in the Michigan area and is interested in getting some really good solid information on these procedures to start, I highly recommend checking out the weight program at Beaumont Hospital.