Hello everyone my names Nichole im only 23 and have been overweight my whole life. I have done weight watchers all the veggie diets starving myself i worked out for well over a year and lost a whole 2lbs theres so much i cant even type it all..My boyfriend and I are going to be getting married hopefully soon down the road and want to start a family but my being this weight i dont want to get pregnant plus i have Polycyctic ovarion syndrome so we will need help. I am in the process of getting insurance so i will see what they can do for me after that. I just want to be happy and healthy and to be able to be a good wife and mother with energy and want to go camping on walks just be normal. sorry for going on...Thanks Nichole

Hi Nichole, welcome to our forum. It sounds like you have made the right choice in your decision to undergo weight loss surgery. You will find a lot of great information here to help you as you progress. Also, we have a special forum just for people with PCOS, that you may want to take a look at it. It is located here:

PCOS Bandsters - Lap Band Surgery and Lap Band Discussion Forum

welcome nichole

i totally understand what you are going thru, you are in the right path i hope you get your insurance process soon. Wish you all the luck in the world..........here you will find lots of people with the same goal loosse weight and start living a normal life. If you ever need someone to talk to just send me a private message. Stay positive and have a blessed day...lol mariah