I have been investigating, contemplating and researching the lap band for a little over 2 years now. I have been mulling around this forum and taking in the inspiration of the success's and taking serious thought to the struggles....I am 42, I have pretty much struggled with my weight all of my life. I topped out at 340lbs :thumbup: after my 3rd son at age 29, I went on the Atkins diet and lost 110 lbs in 9 months and kept it there for 6 years and then I lost my husband of 17 years in a car accident in 2003 and dropped another 75lbs:frown:, in an unhealthy way tho. A few years later I began to move on with my life and started a new relationship and had baby boy #4 and packed on about 80lbs. Over the last two years I've managed to climb to as high as 280lbs. Nothing seemed to work for me anymore, even Atkins, I felt hopless!!:crying: In April 2009, I thought that is as close to 300lbs as I ever want to be again!! I had my consultation, seminar and psych eval on April 29,2009. Surgery June 4, 2009. I am 4 days post op and feeling pretty good!! I have hope back that I had lost:thumbup:, I know this journey is going to require alot of disipline and willpower and structure but I am ready!! I am here, I have begun!! Thank you to everyone that has shared your stories, the success, the struggles, the recipes, even pics of your families! Because thats what its all about! We're in it together!! And all of the support helps, alot! This site is now my new "myspace"......lol!! Good luck everyone!

Congratulations on being banded, and welcome to the forums - there's a lot of useful information here, and the place is overflowing with friendly, warm, caring people who want nothing more than to help you succeed.

Best wishes to you!

Aw, Tracy, hugs to you! We can all be each others' inspiration!