I started my journey towards Lap Band in January 2008, my surgery is to be sometime in July.

I am starting to get a little nervous about what is to come.

I'm doing well reminding myself eat every few hours small amounts of food to keep my metabolism up and re-training myself.

I also carry a Water bottle around with me constantly so I remind myself to get enough fluids.

I am going to Pittsburgh Bariatrics in Fox Chapel area (St. Margaret's Hospital) and my doctors are Dr. Means and Dr. Quinlin. They tell me that this particular place is a "Source of Excellence" in the bariatrics arena.

I enjoy going to the meetings every month and have learned so much about the body and food.

I have always thought that I was the "Queen of Diets" over the last 40 years, I would lose 60-70 pounds and then put it back on and more in 5 years.

Like I said I've learned a lot since I started this retraining.

I'm not a sweet eater, but I have a habit of not eating all day and eating too much in the evening (volume). I have been attemping to change that.

I'll told I am a perfect candidate for Lap Band.

I have been extremely active over the years even with the weight, but I have a back problem that has been keeping me from doing the things I want to do. Hopefully losing the weight will improve this!!

Edited April 30, 200818 yr by dfox3325

Congratulations on taking the first steps! Keep us posted. We're all here to support each other.

I'll need all the support I can get!!!

Welcome to the forum! It sounds like you are doing a great job of preparing yourself and learning new habits! Most of us were yo-yo dieters also, and the band is a great tool to keep you on track. Good luck!