Hello, My name is Ann and I am considering Lap-band. I work in the healthcare industry and have seen a lot of patients that have gone though with bypass surgery. I have seen the great successes and the not so successful. In my department alone, there have been over 10 people that have had the surgery. And in other areas as well. I ran into a nurse that I see often and she had te lap band. It really turned me on o the alternative. I think this may just be the fit for me. I am a full time worker as a radiology technologist, wife and mother of two beautiful girls Emma and Grace. I just want so much to be able to keep up with them and be a part of their life. I am tired of shooping in what I call the fat girl section only to come home empty handed because noth fit or looked right. I have tried time and time again with Weight watchers, whch I have had minor success with, but after having Emma...I weigh more now than I did before I gave birth to her. UGH!! I have taken up Zumba and love it. I know I can do it, I just have to make up my mind and go for it. I hope to find support and answers to questions on this site and forums. I look forward to "meeting" many of you. Thanks for reading. Take care.

BTW - I am 5'3, and 265 lbs...

Hi, Ann- My name is Denise and I am in healthcare too. I work as in a GI office as a nurse. Lap band was my first choice because of being less invasive and quicker recovery time. I have a date for my surgery 4/24/09. I have done alot of reading and have two friends that are 1 and 2 years out.One is a good example and one is not. My goal is to be healthier and hopefully get rid of my diabetes. I have 3 grandchildern that I need to keep up with. My highest wt was 291, and I am 5'9" In the last month I have lost 18 lb. with the good Lord help. I would love to share Lab band experiences with you. Til next time MiMi Teapot:laugh: