Tanio Karam

Thank you all for your feedback! I agree, it's only a tool and I wouldn't want it any other way. Usually people want to lose weight as quickly as possible and as much as possible - I met some women who looked at me like I was crazy or something because I chose the lap band not the bypass... I have dark moments from time to time, sure I do, I'm an emotional eater, but I KNOW this is the only way left for me... and I can't wait to get in shape and eventually join a dancing class and learn Irish dancing and jive! Plus a friend who owns a fitness studio gave me a 1 year free card, so, things are looking good. And not to mention I quit smoking after 16 years! Ok, I gained a pound or two, but haven't had a smoke in almost a month. The future looks bright. Thanks again and good luck to you all!

Hello boys and girls, I'm new here, getting ready for my lap-band surgery on 16.4.2012 - and a bit scared... well, VERY scared to be honest... Well, I have to tell you, I'm from Slovenia, we are quite new at this, so there aren't as many people on forums like here... I weigh around 277 pounds, 30 years old, healthy if we exclude obesity... My plan is to lose about 110-130 pounds, eventually, i'm in no hurry... So, the question is, as in subject, does everyone have loose skin? Ok, a bit I guess it's normal, but I've seen some tapes on youtube and now I'm really scared... And another question, maybe it will sound strange, but, is it possible to tell your doctor you don't want to lose weigh quickly, let's say about 65 pounds a year would be more than enough... I have time, i'm in no hurry... plus, maybe this would help with the skin? Thank you for your opinions and best of luck to you all!