Well I had given up on losing weight. The more I excercised the more I ate and the fatter I got. Maybe it's all the medicine I am on. What I do know Is I am exhausted all the time. It is such a battle getting up in the morning and staying awake all day. Doc says it is metabolic syndrome making me tired. He recommended I get a lap band and boy was I pissed off. I know I am fat but am I so fat I need a band. After a few days I realized YES, I am. I've done all I can do on my own and I never invisioned losing all the weight just some of it. That was until I met my weightloss surgeon and his staff (who are also bandsters). Then I could actually see myself thin. Now when I see food I want I remind myself I don't want that food as much as I want to be thin, awake, healthy, vibrant. So I decided to do it and the hope I had given up is back again. I know it will still be hard work but I also know my work won't be in vain. I have already begun the work and lost 3 pounds. Here's to a life well spent.

Congratulations on making the decision. I am like you - ready to be banded. I am going through insurance, though, and must deal with the hoops they think are necessary. Are you self-pay or will you have insurance games, too?

Congrats! You've taken the first step. What a great way to start the New Year! -BG

Congrats to you. I am going in tomorrow morning... I had a lot of thoughts on this as well. I have the same symptoms as you try to lose weight cant get over being tired when I do try. I have Fibromyalgia can never spell it but I am in pain all the time. I am excited because once I start losing weight then working out wont be so painful.. That is my belief and that is how I am looking at this. Anyways I am so excited for you....

Its the beginning of a great adventure. We are all here for you.Its the best thing I have ever done. Good luck!

Yes there are a lot of hoops to jump through but after I was banded I realized I was glad it took so long to get there. I fussed all the time about how long it took but when it did happen I was really ready and it was not a hard adjustment to change my eating. You'll never regret it!