Hello everyone, I am from Winston-Salem, NC and I am thoroughly considering the lap band. I have been overweight all of my life, ever since I was born. In high school I really lost control of my weigt and reached 214 lbs. After I graduated I started dieting and exercising and lost around 50 lbs. I stayed around 170 lbs for a couple years(which was my lowest weight since I can remember), then due to several circumstances started to put the weight back on. At the end of 2006 I weighed my heaviest at 250 lbs. Keep in mind I am 23 and 5'6 in height. I started dieting and exercising again and got down to around 220 lbs. Since then I have stayed at that weight and can't seem to budge anymore. I feel like I am on a perpetual diet getting nowhere. I have kept up with the lap band over the past year, in a couple of months I am getting really good insurance through my employer and hopefully might be able to get this. Just wanted to know what you all thought about it. All advice is welcome! Thanks.

Mary

Mary, hi from Thomasville.

Hi Mary! I'm in Mocksville. When my insurance approved me to have the surgery, I was very surprised and a little torn on whether to do it. Then I went to an information meeting and met someone who had the surgery who made me feel even more sure that it was the right thing for me.

I am so glad I got the Lap Band! :thumbup:I wish you all the best. If you have questions for me, feel free to shoot me an email.

Cindy

Hello from greensboro!

Hey from High Point

Hi Mary

I am from Mt. Olive. Read your story and felt your pain, for I too have been big all my life. I can't lose more than 10lbs. Therefore, I am considering the lap band. I have completed all my appointments. I am waiting for a surgery date, which I hope is very soon.