Hi I am Sandra and I am 46. I have been overweight all my life. I am now at 210 but it's not my weight that concerns me the most, it is my diabetes, high blood pressure and sluggish thyroid. I don't want to die like my mother did (stroke). I walk a couple of miles everyday and ride my bike everywhere but my eating habits aren't the best. I have researched over the past year gastric bypass and the Lap Band. I have decided to do the lap band. I was finally approved through Medicare (I am disabled) so I am just starting out. Anyway I hope that wasn't too long. It is really great to have this site here and Thank You.:Yawn:

Hi there!

I think you are doing the right thing in taking charge of your health - I hope all goes well for you!

Joanne

Thank you Joanne. I really hope this is a good thing fo me and I am looking forward to it just a bit nervous. Thanks for responding.