I'm new to this....bear with me! I'm researching the band surgery, found this website and think I'll be here often. Everyone seems very supportive of everyone else. I actually went for a pre-cert visit for the RNY surgery and submitted to my insurance, but backed out, it just seemed a whole lot more drastic a change than I was willing to go for. I have been heavy all my life, come from a big catholic and german family background, when our family gets together for reunions it's all about FOOD. My mother weighs over 350 pounds, she's 5' 3" tall. My dad weighs a good 275 or more. My older brother is probably 280 or better. I'm 5' 6" and weigh 308. My family has high blood pressure, feet and knee problems, my mom has already had two strokes, my dad has prostate cancer, and there is lupus in our family. I have decided my children will be able to remember a time when their mom was "skinny" and able to do things with them. Right now I can't tie my own shoes without being red in the face and struggling to get my feet on my knees to tie 'em. I've got a super supportive husband who stands by me no matter what size I am, he always says he met me and fell in love with me big, not small, and he just wants me to be happy. (Gotta love those Texas boys!) I think the last straw for me came when I took the teens to Six Flags, and couldn't fit in the roller coaster seat. God is that ever embarrassing or what.........Anyway, I love to talk, so ya'll will probably be hearing from me often......Glad I found this site!

Welcome!!!

Wishing you the best of luck on your journey to better health.

welcome! I was frightened of the bypass, and found the band to be the answer. I love my band!

A huge welcome from Australia Momoffive - it is a scary decision to make however with help and support of many people it is a little easier. I am only new myself but feel free to ask any questions and I shall see if I can answer them.

NB

A resounding welcome, Momoffive!! You've come to the right place for personal experiences with the band. We're happy to share and help if we can. Don't be afraid to ask anything!!

Thanks to all for the welcome!! I heard from someone via e-mail that just had the band done, looking forward to talking with her as she progresses! Just found out from my insurance you have to be "morbidly obese" for them to cover the surgery, my BMI is a 49.7.......I think that's me...LOL. Unfortunately I also found out our insurance is changing and can't do anything with this until January. Dang it......:think