Big Silly

Hi, I am a 40 year old male 5 foot 8 inches, currently tipping at 320.. I have tried tons of diets, and I have even went as far as hire a personal trainer. None of which have seemed to pay off... I have a 7 year old son, that I have a hard time keeping up with. I am also developing health problems due to the weight. I am hypertensive and I have sleep apnea.. Next Wednesday I will be attending a lap band seminar. Hopefully, this is for me. I am excited at the possibility of shedding the extra me that I have grown over the last 15 years... I just wanted to say howdy...

Thanks for the welcomes and responses. I have so many questions, but I know how forums work. I'm sure all of my questions have been asked and answered a zillion times. I'll do some searches before I go all "hog" wild on the questions...:confused:

Leonardtown... Howdy neighbor!

But close... St. Mary's County here...

I am fat because: In the last 8 years I have quit drinking and smoking, I have traded one addiction for another.. I eat way too fast and I eat way too much. I never ever leave food on a plate and I rarely have one serving of anything. I am a 2 plate kind of guy (at minimum) I go out to eat probably 5-7 times a week, whether it be lunch or dinner. I am addicted to carbs... I am also addicted to sitting on my fat ass in front of a computer... another reason I am fat. I can eat a large pizza alone in one sitting...:straight