Hello, I'm new here. I am seriously considering being LapBanded. I have been 100+ lbs overweight for years. I am hesitant to try another diet because I have lost wt with diets and gained it back,then some. I am not looking for an easy solution because I know there isn't one. I have a lot to lose and came here for information and inspiration.

Hi and welcome to LBT. You have definitely come to the right place to learn about the band. Check out our FAQ section and let us know if you have any questions.

Thanks, I have learned a few things already from the forums. I'm having LapBand information sent to me in hard copy. I looked up my insurance online and it looks like they will pay for it.

Hi! Good luck to you on your Band journey!

Hi, thanks for the welcome. I'm looking forward to learning a lot from these forums. I don't know that I really want to do surgery but I'm not ruling it out as an option. My problem is I had cartilage removed from one of my knees and its now bone on bone. I want a partial knee replacement because I can't do a lot of walking without things hurting. I am exercising to strenghten up my thigh muscles and watching what and how much I eat but thats not a guarantee that I will be pain free. I'm 50 and to young to be disabled. Because of the knee problem and the other issues it raises with my body I can't walk for any distance. So, I'm trying to find a path to follow that will help both conditions. If I have to choose one I'd rather have the knee than a lap band. I haven't read a lot about what happens after surgery for the lap band and what all it requires. I am starting a new journey whether I want to or not. I'm glad I've found others who have found a solution to their weight problems and are happy with their decisions.

There is a lot of information here. Browse around, learn what you can to help you make and educated choice, and if you have any questions, feel free to ask!

Good luck!!