Hi, my name is Nancy, I am 31 years old and weigh 255 lbs. I have been looking into getting the lapband, I have tried so many diets and they just dont work for me. I end up gaining double my weight back. I have a seminar on Oct 20, 2009 and then I have an eval scheduled with the surgeon on Dec 9th, 2009. I am a little scared about this, I have been reading all your posts, some good, some bad. This seems to be a very helpful website so I do plan on visiting it frequently. :scared2:

Hi Nancy, I'm Sandy, I felt like you did about 6 - 8 months ago! Scared to death about having the surgery but needed to do something... I have not been banded yet. But have had everything done that needs to be. I am waiting on insurance approval right now.

Diets yeah done them all. and yeah lost weight, but likeyou gained it all, plus some back. I finally had the original consultation with my surgeon last May 28th and then a friend of mine had the Bypass surgery. I've watched her lose 76 pounds since July and she has been so supportive of my decision to go thru with the lapband.

I decided on lapband because I have less than 100 pounds to lose to my goal weight and when I get there I will be happy for the rest of my life.

Good Luck with your journey... as you read and learn more you will become more comfortable... I did!

Keep in touch!