Hello all, I am a future lap bander.

I'm scheduled to undergo surgery in Mid May, and found this site when looking for ideas for a post op diet. I am 5'5 and currently weigh 230 pounds, having managed to lose 14 kilos (30 pounds) on my own through pre-op diet and exercise.

I am feeling a little nervous at the thought of undergoing surgery, but I am and always have been a 'fat person', and I honestly don't want to go through life that way any more.

I'm going to enjoy digging through the past stories on this site, and am looking forward to sharing my own journey with you all!

Edited April 9, 200917 yr by missbinda

Hi missbinda, and . We are glad to have you join us. You will find lots of great information here and make wonderful friends as well. Be sure and check out our Australia forum as well. Here is the link:

Australia Local Lap-Band Support - Lap Band Surgery and Lap Band Discussion Forum