New to the game

:ranger: I have been doing a lot of research on the lap band. I will be attending a manditory seminar on the 23rd of January. The doctor I am going to use requires that all new patients go to a seminar even prior to a consult. Although I have already attended a LB seminar it was not through his office. So...I am looking forward to that.

My Mother had her band placed on December 31st. She is one who if something can go wrong it will go wrong with. However, she is doing very well so far. So that is encourageing to me.

I am like a mini me of my Mother. I have already begun to have some of the same ailments as her. Some due to weight, some due to age. We both have sleep apnea, joint pains....(the same joints mind you), and aching feet and backs. She has been suffering from hypertension for the past year or so and she also has diabetes.

My goal is to head these off at the pass. I quit smoking a year ago...:clap2: yea for me!! So now I want to work hard on getting this weight off once and for all.

I like this site and I have been reading quite a few of the forums. I think this is a great way to learn and support one another.

I will keep you all updated on my progress.

I do have a couple of questions but I won't bombard you with them right now.