Hello Everyone, I have just attended my first seminar which is the first step in my journey into the world of Lap Band surgery. I joined this site at the sugestion of my Bariatric Doctor. He told everyone in the seminar this was a very good site for anyone needing some first hand info about Lap Bands.

My goal is to learn as much as I can to help me in my path to a healthy lifestyle. I am 45 years old and have been over weight since a young child. I was diagnosed with type II Diabetes in November of 2002. I spent my 40th birthday in the hospital when I was originally diagnosed. My hopes are to be less dependent on the various meds I am presently on and get down to a healthy weight.

Welcome!! This is a very friendly place. Glad to have you here!!

Welcome, I am being banded tomorrow, Aug 15, and this site has really helped me understand all the pros and cons of the lapband and kinda what to expect.