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Hi, I am in the initial phases of the process. I have done the paperwork, met with the surgeon, done the bloodwork, have appointments for chest xray, mammogram, EKG, sleep studies and lifestyle team meetings. Phew!!! I think I am more nervous about what they'll find in all these extra tests than I am about the surgery. I have 140 pounds to lose to be where I should be. I am still learning about all this but have decided to do it and now I am not going to do anything but what my medical people tell me. I have debated this out for over a year and I have made my decision. You all here will help me keep dedicated and sane. Thanks so much. There is no one who understands these feelings except someone who is going through it now or has done so in the past. Support groups are important.

hi, I just had my initial consultation with the doctor and will see the lifestyle team tomorrow. My husband is a minister and has been very against gastric bypass for the year or so that I have been thinking about it. I finally had to go ahead and fill out the paperwork for him to look at lap banding seriously. As we were driving to the dr's office, he started crying and said that he is so excited for me to do this. I can't tell you how wonderful that felt!!! He has been supportive ever since. I have loads of questions as to whether this is what the Lord would have us do. Didn't he tell us to take care of our bodies as a living sacrifice? Have I completely screwed up my relationship with God and that is why I can't be diligent enough to lose weight. So many people say it is a matter of faith. I have beat myself up for my entire life believing I had no faith. All I know is that I will die if I don't get this weight off. I know God doesn't want me to die and leave my kids. There, I spit out all that venom. Pray for me as i approach the next few weeks of testing and then surgery.