shopgirl1083

Hi Everyone! I've just recently decided that I would like to get banded. I haven't meet with a surgeon yet, but I'm excited to start this life changing process. Even though I'm 28, it was hard for me to tell my parents that I was looking into having the Lap Band procedure done. They've always gone by the mantra, "you can do it on your own...." But I was shocked when I spoke with them this week and they were completely supportive of my decision. I still need to find out what my insurance might cover. I'm so happy to find a website like this where I can connect with people that will be sharing or have already been through what lies ahead for me.

Hey everyone, I'm a little older then all of you at 28, but I can completely relate to what you've all said. I live with my parents and they've always been very vocal about how any weight loss surgery was "too extreme" and how I could just "do it on my own." I've watched season after season of biggest loser and wished that I could be like those people and just work my ass of to lose it. But the fact is that I can't do it on my own. I see the Lap band as a tool that will help me. I have just started this journey. I haven't even met with a surgeon yet, but I'm really excited. I spoke with my parents this week about my desire to research Lap band and find out information about it and they were shockingly supportive. I think they finally listened to what I was saying and hearing my feelings on my struggle with my weight. They had no idea that I never really feel full until I'm over stuffed. It was something that I've known for years but never really thought to share with them. I would say to you that while it is hard to talk to family and friends about your decision, just remember that you are doing it for yourself and your health. Good Luck!!!