konphident23

Hey People...I've got my first ever consultation coming up on August 1st. I got to say that I am rather nervous. Can anyone tell me what to expect? or at least some words of encouragement. I believe that I will get approved for it, my BMI is a 40. But what concerns me alot, say I do get approved and everything how will my friends look at me when or if I tell them about doing the surgery? How did your friends and/or family react? I feel like I am going to get negative feedback from them...Thanks guys!:cry

Oh wow..You just got banded? Thats awesome..I am nervous but very excited as well, I am looking forward to starting a new chapter in my life. You and I are about the same weight as well, probably the same height if our BMI is the same, so I wish you luck! Keep in touch!

Hi lap-band people...I have been on here before. It has been awhile though. I'm feeling as thought this weight thing has beat me though. Doctors insist that its as easy as a diet 1-2-3 and thats it. I have been big my whole life. I love food, but who doesn't LOL. I am very confident in myself, I know I am beautiful. But i am not confident in my ability to lose weight on my own. I am at my biggest. 270 pounds..on a 5'4 frame. I have always been big though and I know that a simple diet will not work for me. I like the prospects of trying the lap-band surgery. But my doctor will not even think of it. She says that I am too young and basically says that its taking the lazy way out. I am twenty years old. And i have dreams of entering the United States Navy after I graduate with my bachelors from college. Which will be in another two years. Most of my family is big, infact alot of them have gotten the gastric bypass surgery which I believe is too intensive for me. I Just need some advice I guess. Ia m sure that this is what I want to do. i am in the process of trying to find a new doctor who will at least hear me out. Is there anything anyone call tell me that one help me out in "convincing" a doctor that this is the right thing for me. I am a happy healthy, almost twenty year old female. Who wants to live the rest of her life, but I need help...

OK well it seems as though all of you guys have done all of your research. I am just beginning. Are there any hints as to what I can contain in an information packet for my doctor. This is what I want to do, and I want to do it before it is too late. And also just to let you guys know I did speak with a Navy officer and they stated that the Lap Band surgery would not hinder my chances, or anyone Else's of getting into the Navy

Thanks guys for the reassurance. And I will definitely talk to the recruiters about that one. I know that the navy out of all of the branches is one of the most lenient ones though. SO i have hope. Dawn NH...I am very close to there infact I used to go to Hesser College. Did you get your surgery done there? I am also very concerned with, when I do get that far a good surgeon to choose. Well guys I must say I really do appreciate your support. I know I need it!

I was just wondeirng how you were feeling? How long you will be off your feet? I am a college student who has alot of obligations so time is a big thing to me, how long do you expect that you will not be able to carry out everyday normal things? And congratulations, I hope everything goes well for you! God Bless

Hi guys! I am form boston and was hoping that maybe someone could give me a few doctors that i could contact while going through the process of searching for a good doctor and contemplating the surgery. I was so worried that i would have to go to some far away place to get the surgery such as mexico or something it was a big turn off but now things are looking up. I would love to hear your opinions on getting the surgery? I am scared of adverse affects after the surgery such as death? sickness? and all that I am a big girl but I am in very good health I dont want that to change

That is so true about the navy thank you for bringing that up I would never have thought of it. And also thank you to the rest of you guys for the help. I really appreciate it and it reassures me on my decision. I still have alot of thinking to do but this site is definitly helping me out alot. Also feel free to contact me on AOL instant messenger if you have anymore advice. My screenname is: Konphident23 (same as here) Thank you guys again -Konphident

Hi guys! I've been researching this alot and I am thinking it is a good choice for me. I am rather intimidated though because I have notice that most of the people in here are bout in their 30's or 40's..I am only 19. I have been overweight almost all of my life. Vanity wise I am happy with myself, but I dont want to do it for vanity. In order to fullfill my dreams I need to lose weight and i've tried so many diets, nothing seems to work. In about 2 years or so i would like to join the United States Navy and to do so I need to lose about 100 or so pounds. Do you guys think I am too young for the surgery? Will I be able to have kids after the surgery? right now I weigh around 260 and I have a BMI of about 43.9. Thats is really high! I want to live a full and happy life. I need advice guys! thank you for your time and please be honest don't sugar coat anything. I am a big girl I can take it <---no pun intended HeHeHe

Thank you for the feedback. Hopefully I will get more feedback soon. Ive just made an appointment with my doctor so I can get a referall to a surgeon.