Hi everyone!! I've been browsing the forums today and have found so much useful information! Thanks so much for that.

I've been overweight since I had my daughter (shes 4 now). I was 130 when I got pregnant and never really had weight issues growing up. I got up to 180 when I delivered, then down to 170 after. I nursed and tried to lose weight but it didn't happen. Over time I gained more and more weight. I tried to lose weight the hard way (healthy diet and exercise) but never lost much more than 15-20 pounds. I'm now up to 230 at 5'4". I've been tired for a long time. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism last fall and just diagnosed with PCOS Friday (polycystic ovarian syndrome).

Hypothyroidism makes it hard enough to lose weight... and PCOS also makes it hard to lose weight... so I'm doubly discouraged and the lap band seems like the only thing that might actually help me get down to an ideal weight.

:thumbup:your story sound so similar to mine....i was 130 pounds before i got pregnant with my son...gained weight and never saw 130 pounds again....I also have a hypothryroid.....now weighing 265 pounds I'm going to be banded on 4/4....don't wait..you are young and can do this....my son is now 17...so i have lived heavy for 17 years.....

Hey Katiebugs, I am from GA also. I just got banded 3/28. I was thin as a teenager but when I went to college I went up to180lbs. After my second child I reached a max weight of 235. I am 5'5". I am really excited about what the band will help me accomplish. I have not had that much pain because I am taking my pain medication and have only been on clear liquids and have not been that hungry. Good luck with your journey.