Hi everyone....it occurred to me that I haven't introduced myself either. I just posted on the NC forum looking for support groups .

I'm 34, and have been married for 17 years...yep half my life LOL. I have two girls, ages 13 and 5. I'm a stay at home mom for now, but my 5 year old starts kindergarten this fall, not sure what I will do with myself then. I enjoy scrapbooking, exercising and crafty stuff. I have been overweight it seems forever. Went on my first diet at the age of 12 and have been on some sort of diet for 22 years. I've lost weight in the past...but its only been a tempory thing...and the weight always comes back, usually inviting more lbs to add to the party. As a result I have yo yo'd myself through dieting and pregnancies to 251 lbs. I'm 5'6, so this puts me at just over 100lbs overweight. The only medical conditions I currently have is hypothyroidism. Other than that I'm one healthy fat chick.... But I know that diabettes, high bloodpressure and heart disease are only around the corner for me. My family history is riddles with these.

Its really funny that I originally heard about lapband from a friend who's wife had it done, but didn't loose weight. (she never went back for a fill or anything, I think part of it had to do with depression too) I started researching what he was talking about and thought...maybe this will work for me. That was about a year ago. Finally went to a seminar a couple months ago and have tried to get the ball rolling since then. I have my consultation with Dr. voellinger on July 14th. I hope to have all my pre op testing done and turned in by then.

Melissa

Yay Melissa from Charlotte! How do, neighbor? So glad you posted a great intro. Welcome to LBT!!! See you on the NC forums!

Welcome Melissa. So glad you found us. It sounds like you are well on your way in starting this journey. July will be here before you know it. Best of luck to you.

From one newbie to another....Welcome. You will love Dr. Voellinger.