Howdy Ya'll - I've just discovered this site and I am so encouraged by all I see. Everyone here is soooo supportive. Currently I weigh in at 220! When I graduated high school in '72, I weighed 128. Yikes! Now that I am almost 51, I think 140 or so is very realistic and I would be a size 10. I am SERIOUSLY considering being banded and am doing my research now. Definitely would not consider a by-pass, although my Dr. prefers by-pass. Way too risky in my book. I'd rather be fat than wake up dead! Know what I mean!?!?! And thank God my husband does not expect me to look like a Barbie Doll! I hate Barbie anyway, she's got everything! HA HA. I was viewing the before/after pics and all you gals and guys look fabulous. Keep up the good work! Talk to ya later.

Cathy

Welcome to LBT! There is a lot of information here just for taking the time to read it. If you have a question, you can use the search button at the top of the page, or ask and someone will be happy to answer your questions.

Welcome to LBT!!!! I think you will find lots of good friends and suport here. I was banded 3 months ago and I love my band and am very glad I had it done. Do all the research you can and let us know if we can help.