Just a quick note to say hi! I am currently being evaluated for lap-band surgery. Have had a sleep study and going back for another one on 28 June to try out the CPAP machine.

My sister turned me on to this site and it looks like a good place to get info and support on this topic. My sister (bluefish62) had the lap-band procedure on Monday (she posted five days out post in the post-op forum). She's doing well for five days out and I'm behind her 100%.

I still have to get the procedure okayed by my insurance company and should know something in the next few weeks. My appointments for the nutritionist and psychologist are on 30 June.

I've almost convinced myself that I need to do this, but am scared to death that I will fail. But I recently quit smoking (now over six months ago) and figure if I can get through that that maybe I can get through this.

Anyway, just wanted to say hello and look forward to getting to know you all.

Take care and God bless you and yours!:rolleyes2:

Neicy

Pipe Creek, TX

Welcome Niecy. Congrats on your decision to get this done and youv'e quit smoking! Also congrats to your sister. This is a peice of cake compared to quit smoking. It's been 9 months since my last cig. We are full of info here. Full of support. Good luck on your insurance.

Hi there and welcome to LBT! I have never smoked, but have many relatives and friends who do. Of the ones who have quit, I have watched them struggle to do so and understand it is one of the hardest habits to give up. So, I guess what I am saying is, if you can conquer smoking, I have no doubt you will do well with the lapband as long as you do remember it is a tool and you have to commit to it and doing your part as well.

Congratulations on all your efforts to improve your health!

Thanks for the encouragement, Gone4Ever and Susan. Nice to meet y'all! :rolleyes2: