Finally, after all the form filling,consultations, evaluations, tests, & insurance approval I have a surgery date of April 23rd. I'm going to be one of the first ones to get the new realize band at this hospital. I really have a good feeling about this. I think that the lapband will be the tool I need to finally lose this weight & keep it off for good. It's hard to believe that I'm excited about a surgery but I can't wait to get started.:scared2:

Hi John

Just wanted to wish you all the best for 23rd and just to say you will not look back. So many have said it but i will say it again the lap band is the best, years of diets up and down weight loss/gain but since the lap band just down hill. It takes some getting used to, old eating habits die hard but you learn quick with the band thats for sure.

Best wishes

Lisa

Congrats! You will do great - and start an entirely new life - Best of luck to you . . . and let us know how it goes!

Chris

Thanks for the replies, I will keep everyone informed.

Hi, my name is Yvonne and I live in the San Francisco bay area. I'm 55, down to 233 from 246 pre-op and I'm really excited to get this done. I've been fighting obesity for 30 years (my absolute high weight was in 2000 when I hit 290) though I lost 40 lbs slowly in the last 7 years I have not been under 230 since 1978. I figured my weight was not a problem since I was pretty healthy otherwise until the last year and suddenly i have several health issues to deal with that could give me problems later on or even kill me way too soon.

I know this isn't a miracle cure but I feel the only problem I have is portion control as I am eating all the right foods, mostly.

I'll keep posting here and keep in touch. Thanks for all the great feedback and useful information.

Yvonne

Congrats, John C. My son,36, got his lap band eighteen months ago and lost 120 lbs in a year. He inspired, me and I hope to be banded in May. I know it is just a tool, but at our age we need all the help we can get. :thumbup:

Charlene, John and Yvonne - Welcome to a whole new way of life....a great, achievable, quality focused life!

You will all love being banded...it's not easy, it's not quick, but it does allow you to discover what's important, be accountable for yourself, and it gives us rewards that boost our confidence and self esteem.

Keep coming for support...this is a great group of people!

Cindi, Thank you for the encouraging words of support. The doctor said it would be slower, but for me, it would be a healthier solution.

Welcome to the board John and congrats on your date. I hope you love it as much as I do. It has given me a whole new life. Donna

Finally, after all the form filling,consultations, evaluations, tests, & insurance approval I have a surgery date of April 23rd.:biggrin: I'm going to be one of the first ones to get the new realize band at this hospital. I really have a good feeling about this. I think that the Lap Band will be the tool I need to finally lose this weight & keep it off for good. It's hard to believe that I'm excited about a surgery but I can't wait to get started.

can you tell me about the new lapband