I'm a 35 yr old stay at home mom. I think it has to be the best job in the world. I have been married for seven years and have a five year old daughter. I have been overweight all my life. And I have tryed every diet out there and spent lots of money trying to be the person I am on the inside. And have failed every one of them, and myself. I don't want to win a beauty contest or look like a model. But I would love to be healthy and stronger. I want to be able to not just live life but experience it. I want to be able to play with my daughter and not be winded and sore. So after years of trying to lose weight I have decided I would like to have WLS. I have a few reasons for not looking into before. My main reason was because I had two aunts that had bypass surgery about 20+ years ago and both passed away in their early 50's. The family believed that it was due to them having WLS, and thats what I have always been told. I had never heard of Lapband until about three years ago. So I decided to look into it, I talked it over with my husband and he was/is behind me on this decision. I do have family members who believe I'm taking the easy way out, and have made sure I know they aren't happy with my decision. Yet it is my life and I have decided to have this surgery. I have not had Lapband surgery yet. My family doctor has sent in my referral to Dr.Savoie. Now it is a waiting game to hear from his office. I am so excited to start my new life and live it to the fullest.:thumbup:

Edited March 15, 200917 yr by macaulie4

Easy way out? Pffft on your family who thinks that. I guess if one of them ever needs a pacemaker you can say "well, sure, take the easy way out"...

Congrats and welcome!

Hello, and welcome.....I started my process in Nov/Dec...and am almost to my date. The great part about the process is you learn so much and have time to really think it over, even though you do all that before the process begins. One really big thing I have learned is that LB is NOT the easy way out, matter of fat it is going to be just as hard if not harder for you after you have it......it is just a tool to help us feel fuller faster....it still requires us to have to use it correctly, and make better choices....so let your family know it is actually not the EASY way out............you will agree with this as you learn more about what happens to you before, during and after it is put on you! GL, Janis

welcome macaulie4

congratulations on your desition to choose to be healthy and strong not only for you but your family,i myself made the desition to live a normal happy life and i am so glad i did,for those who think its a easy way out they are totally out of there mind this is a life commitment to your self and your band,this is not a miracle surgery but only a tool to help you not over eat......as i found out myself...... im still not at goal but soon with my band and the strengh to continue my diet and exercise plan i am sure that i will. and so can you i hope you get your approval soon and keep in touch. you are on your way......WE ARE ALL A WORK IN PROGRESS :thumbup::thumbup::w00t:

oops that is matter of fact...not matter of fat, LOL

Hi macaulie and welcome to LBT!! Congratulations on your decision to get the lapband. A lot of your post sounds like my story - tried and failed on every diet you can think of. I also do not have any plans of becoming a super model - just want to be healthier and live a longer and better life. I have a 4 year old granddaughter that I spend my days with. Keeping up with her has gotten easier and funner now that I have lost some weight. Now.... about those relatives who think you are taking the easy way out.... boy are they wrong!!!!! Getting the band, changing your lifestyle and old eating habits, exercising more, and staying focused.... none of it is easy - but it sure is worth it. As long as you are happy with your decision - that's all that matters. It's nice that your husband supports you. I'm sure he loves you very much and wants you to be happier and healthier too. I wish you all the luck in the world. Keep coming here, reading, and asking questions. This is a wonderful place to learn and make friends. Lots of support here. Take care. Becky

Thank you everyone, I feel very welcome here. I do know for me the Band is the right decision. I feel very encouraged by all of you. And congrats to you on all your success this far. Take care and look forward to getting to know you a bit better.