Hello to everyone, Im Debbie from the UK

i've been lingering around this site for couple weeks & all of your stories are so inspiring to me,

I have an appointment next wednesday with my doctor to talk about hopefully having the gastric lapband surgery,

Through the telephone conversation with him last week it sounds like he's giving me hope,

I lie awake everynight with thoughts of being slimmer/healthier, Im tired of crying tears of being unhappy the way i look & feel..

I want to be NORMAL the one who fits in the crowd with the rest & not the big bubbly girl who hides her pain on the inside & dreams of doing normal activities, going on vacation, riding a horse, wearing a bikini, wearing skimpier clothes in summer instead of sacks

When i look at the before/after pics of you guys on here, i think to myself is it trick photography, Can i really look like you,

All i know is i cant bear anymore of what i am & the hurting & misery im going through,

My doctor did say there wasnt a long waiting list for surgery if i qualify to have it done through the NHS, im keeping my fingers crossed please do the same for me

My husband friend wife had the surgery done 5yrs ago & she has been great with answering questions but it feels like i have tons more

i will stop for now, dont want to bore people to death, but im looking forward to gettng to know you all more :biggrin:

Debbie, welcome. Glad you posted. If you've just discovered this site you'll find it full of fun and wisdom. It's also good to have someone to talk to face to face as well. Just remember that so many of us have different experiences from each other.

Good luck and I hope you get approved and a surgery date soon!

Hey Debbie! Welcome to LBT! I am keeping my fingers crossed that you qualify! Good luck and keep us posted!

Welcome from across the water! I hurt for you girl! I know we've all had similar feelings of sadness and loss because of our weight. Congratulations on the brave decision to pursue the band, and I hope that you qualify for the surgery and can begin this life change journey!

Hi Debbie and welcome to LBT! I'l keep my fingers crossed for you and be sure to keep us posted on your progress.