:smile:Hello , my name is samantha I am a 24 year old mother of 5 . I am just starting my journey to getting the lap band .And wanted to share my story . I was not over weight until I was 5 or so and after that I have always been over weight . My family called me count snackula , pie girl , and man cow instead of samantha . When I was eight I weighed close to 90 pounds ,when I was 14 I was 130 pounds ,and at 18 I weighed about 230 and now I weigh 310 . So I have tried many diets along the way and nothing works for long periods of time I would loose 10 to 15 pounds and then gain it right back. I am fed up with being this big and I am ready to make a change.

I already went to the seminar for Dr. coirin , and have a consult apt with his office on feb. 7 I just can not wait to get things realy moving along !!! Thanks for reading this and good luck and god bless everyone on their journey !!!

I'm sure it didn't help to have been called those degrading names (especially as a child). It's good that you haver decided to take control of your future and do something about your weight. Start doing things to build your self esteem. Even if its simply looking in the mirror every morning and reciting an affirmation of beauty, intelligence, worthiness, prosperty or whatever you need to hear that morning. Good luck to you and keep us updated on your journey.