Just wanted to introdice myself to everyone. My name is Gerrit and I am from Eastern Idaho. I am a weather photographer as well as nature, fireworks and landscapes. I am currently 35 years old and I am 5'10" and 430 pounds. I wasn't always obese, after I developed anxiety and panic disorder I gained all of my weight over a several year period. Now that I have quite a bit of issues including sleep Apnea, Insulin Resistance and knee pains, back pains, losing my breath by just walking a few feet I have decided it is time for some help. i have been watching a ton of videos online of success stories with the lap band as well as do's and dont's of the lap band and am excited and nervous.
I figured I would setup an account here to ask future questions and also to build some support for myself as well as myself offering support. I am thankful there are websites like this one. The number of posts and replies for each subforum definitely shows this is the place to be.
I look forward to chatting with you all.
Thanks.
-Gerrit
