I am being banded on July 23. I am not a frequent user of online support groups but I thought I would give this a try.

June 19, 2008

Dear Readers:

I’m a 57 almost 58 grandmother of 5. I am contemplating the lap band because I don’t have the will power to lose the 60-65 pounds that I desperately need to lose. I am so tired of hurting. My back was broken and the pain is excruciating. I weigh only 183-185 but all the fat is on the core of my body and the pain keeps me disabled. I have tried-- I have always had a problem all my life keeping my weight at a healthy norm which would be 110 to 135. In April of 2006 I broke my back and have gone to physical therapy and the whole nine yards. I have osteoporosis which contributed to the back breakage. My knees need total replacement according to the doctors. My medical doctor tells me if I will lose 60 pounds then I won’t have the back pain that keeps me in bed most of the time , about 16 hours. I have high

blood pressure and am prone to diabetes so the 60-65 pounds have got to go so I can want to live the few years that we have been given on this earth. My problem, as in many cases, is money and I’m trying to save enough- but it’s challenging. Please understand that I don’t want any hand-outs, I just want you to know why my pain hasn’t already been taken care of.

Sincerely,

Vickie913

i had my band done 11/07 my wieght lose is very!!! slow i've only lost 30lbs and 10 of that was the week before the surgery from the liquid diet i'm glad i did it because without it i would still be gaining but i'm not doing as well as what others seem to be doing

Hey legaleagle - I'm being banded on July 21st! So we'll be starting our journey about the same time! I'm new here too and also have never really been to any kind of support group but thought that given the surgery and changes I'm about to begin, this is something I should try. I figure the support and understanding of people who have been there or are there right now will only help me. Good luck and I look forward to seeing more of your posts!:confused_smile:

Eagle Beagle--Good luck and God Bless, Keep me informed on how you progress. I know that you have to be brave for any type of surgery.

Edited June 20, 200818 yr by Vickie
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I'm having my surgery on July 23 also. It has been a long journey for me after about a year. My insurance Co denied me twice but with the help with help of Obesity Law.com I finally got approved.