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Hi Everyone!

I'm Pansy, from the great state of Maryland, and I am at the seriously-considering-having-surgery stage of my journey to weight loss and better health. My research into bariatric surgery has led me to the lap-band procedure, and also to this forum!

I am almost 44 and have been fat (around 250 these days) pretty much my whole life. After giving every weight-loss program in the world a try, I decided to give up and accept myself at my current weight and forget about losing. That worked for a little while, until I started experiencing those nasty obesity-related comorbidities.... diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure.... I don't feel healthy anymore. I feel like my quality of life has been negatively affected to the point that I don't want to live like this anymore. I am ready to change.

Well, thanks for reading my long-winded intro! I look forward to reading and posting and getting to know everyone here!

Pansy

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Hi Pansy & Welcome!

You have come to the right place for support and lots of info. Best of luck to you, I hope you are able to get the band, it has changed my life! I hope the same for you too :D

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Pansy, Welcome to LBT! I also hope you are able to get the band, It is the best thing I have done for my health!! :D

Good luck and again Welcome!!

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Welcome,

Its a journey that we have decided to take,to improve our quality of life.

For me I battled the yo yo effect for years ranging from 90-200 lbs. since my early 20's.. i'm now 48.I want to live a healthy life, free from joint pain, rashes,and big a** underwear... lol

so welcome newbie, from a fellow Marylander.

If you have any question, I will be happy to share any information

Debbie

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Thanks, everyone!!! Debbie, best of luck to you on the 28th. Not too much longer now! Did you have to diet beforehand? I've noticed in my research that some doctors require this before surgery...

Pansy

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Welcome Pansy! I had some similar thoughts and feelings as you did. I was ready to have a baby at 290 lbs. because I convinced myself that I was healthy and I would just be at that weight forever. The daily reflux and knee pain changed my mind. Now I am on the road to be healthy and you will be too. Welcome to LBT. This is a great place for support and information. Best of luck to you.

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