My name is Lindsey. I am a freshmen in college at West Virginia Univeristy and i am soo tired of being overweight and this seems to be the best way i know how to do it. My entire life i have been heavier than everyone else at school. My current BMI is 39 and now that my frosh yr is almost over (in which i have gained at least 30 pounds thanks to dorm food!) i can honestly say i am finally ready for something to ACTUALLY WORK! My mom is totally supportive of my decision because she knows how hard it is for me since i am so young...I just want to be able to go into a store and realize that i can pick out anything there to buy. I am just ready and reading everyone's stories on here has just shown me that this is the best thing for me. I hope to one day be a success story on the before and after post!!!!!!

Lindsey

Welcome! The first step would be to check with your ins co. and find out their requirements and locate a local bariatric surgeon in your area that accepts your ins. Many surgeons have seminars in which the public can attend and ask questions.

Good Luck.

Hi Lindsey and welcome! You have come to the right place to learn about the band and get great advice and support.

Have you started the process yet or are you in the research phase?

i am just starting to research it all right now. my mom mentioned the lapband to me the other day and i was just looking for information about the process and everything. Everyone on here seems very supportive and everything. I just cannot believe that this really exists. it almost seems too easy. but the before/after pictures are so inspirational. i am just looking forward to start the process and see if this is all right for me.

-Lindsey