I just wanted to post and say hello. I found this forum through another link on the web. I have been researching the Lap-Band for several months now.

I have already had my initial consultation and have been a bunch of required appointments prior to being able to schedule my surgery. At one point I decided I wasn't going to move forward and after some recent serious thought, I have scheduled the rest of my preliminary appointments and have decided to go through with it.

I'm sure as time goes by I will have questions but for now I enjoy reading all of your posts.

Hi blushn!

Welcome! I have yet to be banded and am going through the appointments now as well. It is a serious decision - not one to be taken lightly. But, from what I read here (and I'm on this site everyday) it's changed so may people's lives for the better and I'm ready for the journey! Good luck moving along and we'll be taking our ride to Bandland together!

Maria