Hi,

Been thinking about the lapband for awhile now and I'm finally doing it.. Right now I'm at the beginning stages. My first appt. happened yesterday. I'm at least 200 pounds overweight and tried every diet you can imagine. I'm pretty sure I'm going through with it...however maybe some of you can give me heads up on what to expect. I'm not scared just a little nervous to the unknown. I do have questions and I really hope i can get the answers here in additional to the outside support. :w00t:

Hello and welcome to LBT. I am in the process of getting lapband, so I have no advice but wanted to wish you the best on your journey to get banded.

Welcome! I'm another person who is fairly large; got my band in August. Please feel free to PM me if I can help you in any way! Good luck!

I am also one who started the journey with at least 200lbs to lose. I just wanted to say even though the number may seem daunting, it is indeed possible. Good luck to all of you.

Hi:

Welcome to lapbandtalk. I think it must be possible to lose 200 pounds, because I've lost almost 150.

You can succeed if you follow the doctors and/or nutritionists suggestions for eating, follow up frequently with your doctor until you hit the sweet spot, attend support groups, and find a physical activity that you enjoy and try to do it most days. I walk 3 to 5 miles six days per week. In warmer weather I trikke too.

Best wishes to you. Any specific questions, just ask I'm here to help.

Sue

Thank you all for responding to my post.

My doctor did told me if I follow his plan everything should work out.. He don't have to tell me twice...once I go under (I told him)think of the wonder pets.... DIS IS SERIOUS! :confused:

See you guys around the board and good luck to all of you..