Hi everyone. I've been lurking the last few days, looking for information about the lap band surgery and how people generally feel about it.

I did a little looking and discovered that my insurance WILL cover the surgery. I believe I meet the requirements of five years documented obesity (if not, it's close!) and I have a BMI of over 40.

I do have to show a 6 month weight loss effort, and I'm currently on Jenny Craig, but am going to start an official six months with my doctor this week at my annual checkup. I'm not 100% sure about the surgery, but I figure I can spend the next six month carefully considering it and making efforts to lose weight so that I've got some good habits already established. (I don't have problems losing weight on diets, just keeping it off more than 2 minutes after I decide I can't stand being hungry any more.)

I'm 31 and have been overweight most of my life. My mom is also considering the surgery. She has been morbidly obese for as long as I can remember also.

Nice to see all the great before and after pictures and hear peoples' stories. I don't think I want to spend another ten years hoping that I'm that miraculous 5-10% who can actually lose weight and maintain the loss, so hopefully I'll be joining you all soon!

I'm going to a seminar put on by a local weight loss surgery clinic next weekend, and I may schedule an initial visit just to get my weight and interest established.

Hey girl.

I am 31 as well and am being banded on 12/17. I am nervous as heck (as I think most are) but I know it is a good decision!!! Best of luck on your journey!

you take your time makeing up your mind i took about 5 years,looking at all the options and going to the doctor fighting the insurance companys but i have stuck with it and now i cant wait i hope your journey is good hang in there and bye the way im very happy now i cant wait