Hi all!

My name is Stephanie, from Illinois. I weigh 256 lbs at 5 ft 3 inches tall. I've been considering Lap Band for a while but just lately got really serious about it. My blood pressure is now up, I've had sleep apnea for quite some time, my blood sugar is starting to rise, my back hurts all of the time and depression has kicked in. My doctor is giving me a referral so that isn't a problem. Paperwork is on it's way to me now, I take it back with me later this month when I attend a seminar, and will then set up an appointment to get this started. I will be definately browsing the forum for loads of info but I hope to get to know all of you. Thanks

honey - don't think you should be "considering the band".... I think you should jump right in................ I was the same as you 5'4.....250lbs........and starting to pay the price for being big........... I am now 2 weeks post op, and feel good, have already lost 7kgs which is......nearly 15 lbs I think....cheers K

Thank you for replying Karen! After browsing this forum nonstop for the last two days I've decided I'm going to do this! I am going to get healthy. I just want to thank each and every one of you on this forum. Without reading all of your posts I never would have come to this decision.