Hi Everyone,

I am new to this whole posting thing and to lapband talk. I am not sure if I am supposed to start a new thread or just reply to someone else's so I am sorry if I am messing up here.

My name is Melissa. My doctor is Ketih Zuccala in Danbury, CT. So far the staff that works for him has been great. I am having lapband surgery the first week of August. I have been overweight since I was 5! I am now 39. My insurance is going to pay but I had to wait 6 months and work a program they provided first.

That was in January.

I am really very nervous. More nervous than excited. My husband, sister and friends are really supportive of this. My mother doesn't think it's such a great idea and thinks I will gain all the weight back. I have even started yet and she's got me gaining it all back! I guess my track record isn't so great-I have always gained it back in the past.

Anyway, I just want to thank everyone who posts. It is very helpful to read what other people are dealing with.

Thanks-

Hi MelissaRose,

Welcome to the group. I, too, don't know how to use this site. It would be nice if there were an explanation section to let you know how to post, how to start a new thread, how to get to other specific groups, etc. Maybe there is, but I haven't found it. I just limp through and hit the Quick Reply on those posts that I want to respond to, but I have no idea how to start a new one. Help, out there! Is there an "instruction page" to this site?

Hi Girls,

Yes there is an introductions page here is the link:

Introductions - Lap Band Surgery and Lap Band Discussion Forum

I hope you get there ok. You can actually start a new post or add a reply to an existing post but if you start at the beginning there are lots of answers to any questions you may be having. Good luck to you both on your surgeries and I know you'll be happy with the results.

Lap Band Surgery and Lap Band Discussion Forum - FAQ

or from the home page, go to the left side of the screen and find LapBandTalk Forum Frequently Asked Questions (same as link above) but this way you will see what else is there.

Good luck! Spend some time exploring - there is so much here. :biggrin:

I still find new things.

We can go through this together!

Thanks for your help everyone!

Edited June 23, 200818 yr by melissarose350