My name is Holly. I'm 21. I have been overweight my entire life.

I'm not afraid or ashamed of who I am. I love each and every curve of my body.

I am afraid of what I will become. This lifestyle is all I have ever known. I don't know what its like to be different.

If this is going to be done for any reason it will be for my health. My feet already bother me, my ankles every now and then. My knees will be next. I don't want to develop arthritis.

I came here to not only research but to get support and find inspiration. I don't believe it will be that hard with all of these wonderful people here.

Hi Holly!

As with most of us, I have been overweight most of my life as well. Your life will change in ways that are good. I lost a bunch of weight on my own before and the quaility of life is so much better I can't even begin to tell you. Esp. since you live in the sunny bikini-clad SoCal. It's hard not to look around and wish you could look like that.

You didn't say how big you are but if you are already having problems I am guessing that you can't shop where ever you want? That is a big goal of mine. I want to be able to go into any store and not have to worry if they will have my size.

I wish at 21 I could have used this tool to lose and keep it off. Now is good too though :thumbup:)

Good Luck Holly...it is a big choice to make. You can send me a personal message anytime and ask any questions you may have.

~A

At this very moment, I believe I'm 350 and 5'11". :party:

Hi Holly,

I'm also considering lap band.,that is if my insurance will cover it. My first appt is this saturday. I'm 38 years old and have been overweight since i was a kid. I have lost weight before but have always managed to gain the weight back plus more I have felt hopeless many times.,but that's why now i'm wanting to do the lapband. Oh., i weigh 315 and im about 5'4. So lets keep in touch. This will be a great journey!