Just getting started. I have a lot of friends that have had both banding and GBP. Going for my consult next week. I already had a pre-approval from insurance so as long as the doctor does not scare me off I think I am ready to take the plunge. The family and friends are behind me all the way. Your posts have been an inspiration and comforting. I am young and have been a diabetic for 5 years now since the birth of my second child (gestational stayed...). This surgery will hopefully assist me in finally taking control of my weight and my health. Any suggestions for this Newbie? I am in Florida....anyone else?

Hi Sweetums, welcome!

Thanks for the warm wishes. How did you get that ticker under your signature? Please advise.

Welcome sweetums. you will be amazed at the wealth of information on this site. Please feel free to use the search function. I'm sure there is no subject we haven't beaten to death...

Hey and welcome to LBT~

Hi & Welcome to LBT

This is a great site for lots of support and information. Alot of caring kind people here..

Wishing you the best

Hi - What part of Florida are you in? I'm in SW Florida. There are a few of us down here.

Welcome! This is a great place full of lots of great people with multitudes of info!

The ticker.......

I use Tickerfactory.com

click on weight loss ticker

pick your ruler

then click next

pick your slider

click next

fill in your stats

click next

scroll down page to the bb code box & cut the entire code in the box

go back to LBT

click on quick links

click edit signature

paste in signature box

Easy! When you paste the code will show in the box but your ticker will show on your posts! Good luck!