Hello everyone.

I am a fairly recent lurker here and love reading the threads.

My name is Craig. I just recieved my date for my lapband. April 13th. I still have other appts that I need to go to but as of right now the 13th is when I go in. I'm starting out on the heavier end of the spectrum but I am hoping to lose 200lbs.

Everyone here is so supportive of each other and that really is a great thing. When we go through something like this we need all the suport that we can get.

anyway like I said, I just wanted to introduce myself and say hello

Welcome Craig. I also started on the heavier side and have found my band to be the answer to my prayers. I was banded on 5/28/2008 and recently my band got me over one of my previous problem areas which was getting bored 6 months after starting a weight loss plan. 6 months after being banded was still difficult for me but working with my band I am past it and still losing weight. I hope you find the same. I know you will find help and encouragement here.

hello craig & welcome, hope you make many friends & were all here to offer our guidance & support, look forward to reading more posts from yourself

Hi Craig,

I recently came across this site and find it emensely helpful. Who knows better than those that have been there? I have been in the work-up phase for 6 months now, jumping through hoops for the insurance comapny. Finally was approved last week and my surgery date is March 25th, which will be my new birthday. I too, am on the heavier side and hope to lose 175 lbs. Best wishes to you too.

Thank you everyone for the warm support

I appreciate it. I am so looking forward to getting the band and starting the road to being healthy and getting my life back from all this weight.

With all the good information here I know I will be asking a lot of questions etc. Its good to finally find a site where people understand and are supportive. Looking forward to sharing with everyone on our journey :wink:

Craig