Hello,

I am new and have been researching lapband for a while know. I am really impressed with this site. I am going to a seminar on Tueaday and have appointment with the dr. on the 30th. I live in southern Tennessee and will be using Vanderbilt in Nashville. I would apreciate any advice you deem important I am 43 years old wife, mother of 2 teenage girls and a pre-K teacher I am 5'4" amd weight 270 lbs. I am afraid if I don't do something soon I will shorten the time God has given me. I want to be healthy and am so tired of being tired. Thank you for taking the time to listen and my God bless you all.

Tammy

Tammy, I don't know where to start since there's way too much information to put in one short post. I've lost 70 pounds since last May with my band, even though I'm the weird one that had lots of complications. I hit rock bottom and was laying in bed every night basically waiting to die. I had high blood pressure, anxiety disorder, high chloesterol, sleep apnea, painful feet, blah blah blah. I still have 70 more pounds to lose, but I can't seem to lose any more, but the first 70 pounds was worth it. My best advice is for you to learn the "Search" feature here. Just click on the Search button, then type the type of information you want. It will take you to tons of information that's already posted here. Good luck to you.

Thank you for the information and Good luck to you I am at a point that I can not even imagine losing 10 lbs much less 70 Good luck and God Bless

Tammy

Tammy, I can't even believe I wrote that! Did I really lose 70 pounds? It's like a weird dream, but the scale says I lost that much so I gotta believe it. I feel exactly the same way as you - that even 10 pounds would be awesome. I wish I could get even 10 more off to prove to myself that I can still lose.

You'll learn a lot at the seminar. Take notes so you can come back here afterwards to fine-tune your questions. Don't listen to just one person or one doctor, but gather tons of information so you can make good decisions.

Hi Tammy, Welcome to LBT!

I agree with Lisa, gather tons of information for your journey.

Ive lost around 45 pounds since July, I guess you can say Im a slow loser! Regardless, Im still 45 pounds lighter.

Good luck and God bless you.

If you need anything, just ask!