Introduction: First, I am a Texan! I am 44, was thin until having 3 kids. (now ages 10-15). I just keep going up. I lose a few pounds and gain more back - same old story! There are really a lot of reasons I've kept weight on BUT I decided I was done with obesity a year or so ago but have made no real progress. I was hitting my highest weight when I started checking out this site and seminars earlier this month. I am already scheduled for 7/26! (There is a benefit to self pay!!) I am getting a little scared. when I can't fall asleep I start talking myself out of it, mostly for silly reasons. Anyway, Hello.

C

Highest 240, Current 234, Goal 150's or less. 5' 8".

Welcome NewCC. I am getting banded on the 26th also. Finally reached by "I've had it" point earlier this year. The whole process took about 3 months. I am widow with 2 kids, 21 and 24. Live in GA and I am an avid reader of anything, but especially mystery, romance, legal thrillers.

BTW, we have an ongoing thread that you should not try to read all to catch up. It is soooo long. Join us over there.

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f94/lucky-sevens-july-07-bandsters-35160/