Hi! I'm new to the site (and like so many others, excited that I found it) and have just started my lap-band journey. I'm still in the start stage, but have a meeting Tuesday with my local bariatric center.

I've been battling my weight my whole life, but was able to keep it down (if you call 157 down) until I went to college, and met my husband. That was 11 years ago. And since then, we have both gained lots of weight.

Once our son was born, five years ago, we decided to lose the weight as a team. We tried the South Beach, Atkins, and finally Weight Watchers. I was devastated when my DH seemed to have the pounds melt off him, and I seemed to put them on even though I stuck to the same diet and exercise routine he did.

Now, it's up to me. I've always said that I wouldn't have surgery because I ate my way to the 300lbs and BMI of 50 I currently have. Then, my DH pointed out that our son always draws round people, instead of stick figures. That was it for me. I want to be a good example for him! And, everyone needs a little help once and a while, right? It'll still be up to me to lose the weight; the surgery is just a little nudge in the right direction.

So, now I'm just counting down the days until my meeting.

Yeah!

Hey Brett's Mommy~

Congrats on your decision! I too could not lose on conventional diets and I have to say I am not on a diet now. This has been the best thing I have ever done for myself and I know I am a better mom because of it!

I wish you many pounds lost and if you have any questions don't hesitate to contact me!