Hi everybody, I've been lurking through the forums for a little while now and finally decided to jump in and introduce myself. I am Heather and I have been going through the decision to do the Lap band surgery. I've been overweight my whole adult life and it's finally gotten to a point the last few years that I don't have control and I've eeked into the "obese" catagory of the BMI charts.

Through reading the forums and some of your experiences I've decided that my fear isn't worth staying fat for the rest of my life. Your stories and experiences are so helpful and informative that I couldn't ask for a better resource. I hope that this tool will finally give me the upper hand in this battle.

Good luck. Best thing I have ever done. I still have alot of work cut out for me, but it's well worth it. I have been over weight since I was 18 after my first child and I just turned 40 this year. This surgery has given me the tools I need to help stop the hunger, as well as eating better food choices. I'm even walking now and enjoying things with the kids I would never do before. They even set me up on the wii fit and games. It's been a blast and fun for the whole family. I've never laughed so hard in my life these past few weeks.

Aloha! I agree; it's the best thing to do if you are struggling forever! I'm hoping to spend some time in Hawaii (starting next week for 1 week). Who is the doctor you're thinking of going to? Are there support groups near you? I'm going to Kuahi (sp?)