Hello Everyone!

My name is Daisy and I've been reading all your blogs for almost 2 years. Always afraid to write my own but here we go!

My journey started 5 years ago. Got denied 2 years after then accepted a year after and finally got my date today!!! April 13 2010!!

I'm instantly nervous!!

My story is a long one but I will keep it as simple as I can.

I am 28 years old and have been always overweight throughout my life. In 2003 I started to have a limp in a leg and my family doc suggested the LAP-BAND®. I was no no no I don't need surgery! If I want to loose weight I will do it on my own! But my doc told me it toke a few years and we don't know what's going on with your leg so you might need it then. Boy am I happy he pushed me. 5 years later I am wheelchair bound. I can still walk in the house with a walker but because of my weight it is very hard. In the last 5 1/2 years I have gained 75 pounds in being less and less mobile. I know weight 295-303lbs.

I am very happy to have some closure.

I wondering if anybody knew someone that went through the LAP-BAND® that was wheelchair bound? How they healed?

I'm a bit scared for the gas because I've read from you guys that walking helps with the gas...So we'll see how I manage.

Well here I am! Thank you to everyone for their blogs!

Daisy congrats for never giving up!! You will be so happy with your decision. I know I have read one of the blogs on here where the person was able get rid of thier wheelchair after being banded..maybe they will read your blog and respond and give you some pointers as well!! I wish you the best!

Yes, Never GIVE UP I have lost 97 pounds since June 29, 2009. This has been a great journey. Best wishes. imaluckydog