Hello all. The lap band surgery has just been suggested to me by my doctor. I'm going to be digging around here for more info and input. I'm really glad this site is here! I weigh 300 pounds, and should weigh in at around 148.

Hi. I'm just checking out the idea of lap band procedure. My cousin in Ohio just had it. Thought that by seeing what those who've already had the surgery think about it, it could help me decide if it's right for me. I am 58 ... 5' and weigh in about 228. Have fibromyalgia, asthma, sleep apnea, high blood pressure (controlled with meds.), "borderline" diabetes. But my main reason for considering lap band surgery is actually for another health issue ... and that is GERD. I understand that this surgery will immediately stop the symptoms of GERD. I have been taking prilosec /and/ pepcid daily now for close to 10 years, and still have a hideous chronic cough that has ruined a once-fantastic singing voice and that causes me, and those who have to listen to it, great concern. Anyone have an experience w/this surgery taking care of their GERD? I hope to learn alot from all of you! Cyd