My name is Melissa and I am going to have the lap band done. I have contemplated this for several years and told myself I could do it. I have lost weight many times before but have been unable to keep it off for more than a couple years. I have now waited and and dieted myself up to 310 lbs. I am 5'7". At 18 I began to rapidly gain weight, become moody, lose my monthly cycles, and develop hair on my face. It took me several years and many doctors to get the diagnosis of PCOS. Every year I put on 10 or so lbs and now am having physical complications from the weight. I have been fortunate that my health has remained mostly good. By some miracle, I was lucky enough to have a baby who is now about 7 months old. I have decided to have the band, not just for myself, but for my family. I want to be able to play with my daughter in the floor, carry her up the steps. I want to be able to take her outside to run and play. I have gone to the seminar, and am now in the 6 month pre-diet phase. I can't wait to start this new phase of my life.

My name is Melissa and I am going to have the LAP-BAND® done. I have contemplated this for several years and told myself I could do it. I have lost weight many times before but have been unable to keep it off for more than a couple years. I have now waited and and dieted myself up to 310 lbs. I am 5'7". At 18 I began to rapidly gain weight, become moody, lose my monthly cycles, and develop hair on my face. It took me several years and many doctors to get the diagnosis of PCOS. Every year I put on 10 or so lbs and now am having physical complications from the weight. I have been fortunate that my health has remained mostly good. By some miracle, I was lucky enough to have a baby who is now about 7 months old. I have decided to have the band, not just for myself, but for my family. I want to be able to play with my daughter in the floor, carry her up the steps. I want to be able to take her outside to run and play. I have gone to the seminar, and am now in the 6 month pre-diet phase. I can't wait to start this new phase of my life.

Hi Melissa. Congrats on making a decision to regain some hold on your life. We're glad to have you here. Good luck!