My doctor just approved me for the lap band! Now I have to go to the seminars and start the tests. I'm really excited, especially since my insurance is paying. :scared2: I've been struggling with my weight since puberty and nothing seemed to work. The most I've ever lost was 30 lbs on the Atkins diet. But I plateaud and, again, gained it back and more. I just had a baby 2006, so that left even more weight to go! I really want to be a positive role model for my daughter. Young women have enough body issues of their own without their mother adding to it. The only thing I'm worried about is excess skin. I'm young, so that might help, plus I'm going to invest in some good body creams. If anyone has had luck with a certain product, please, let me know.

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Congrats!!! I am in the process of getting insurance approval! I'm so excited!!! You may want to check with your insurance carrier.. some of them offer skin removal after bariatric surgery! Of course mine doesn't ... but I'll worry about that when the time comes.

Good luck!!! And I would be interseted in some creams too!!!

Welcome! Most body creams don't work but ask your surgeon if he/she suggests any particular brand. You're on the road to a new you so read through the posts, learn as much as you can, and ask lots of questions.

Thanks for the advice! BTW, here's my official before pic: