Braedensmom

Hi all! I'm just wondering how you all handled telling people about the band? Did you tell everyone? What do you say when they notice your weight loss? Just "thanks". I don't think I ever want to tell my inlaws...I don't think they'll understand. The family has never had any sort of weight issue. But then...why not just be honest with them? Maybe we'll wait until after the band is in place and then they can just deal with it...if they ever have to at all anyway. Anyhow, just curious. Thanks!:biggrin:

Thank you all for sharing your stories with me. It's nice to hear what has happened. In an ideal world people would understand how great this is...and it still requires us to diet and exercise. I think I will keep it with jus the people I've told...my hubby, best friend and my parents. We'll see who else I decide to tell later. TerMer...my heart just breaks to hear that you don't have all the support you need right now! Good luck to you! You're doing a great thing!!! For me, even coming to the decision to do this was a big deal, you know? Way to go!

Hi all...well, I've read your stuff for several months now and I've decided to join in on the fun. I have been researching LapBand for about a year or so now...I've always had lots of weight issues. My whole family does. At one point I lost over 70 lbs. with diet and exercise...but I got pregnant in the middle of weight loss and gained it all back plus. I'm so happy i have my kiddo...but what was up with all the weight??? :confused2: I come from a really big family and both of my parents are sick now...heart failure, diabetes...you name it. I don't want that for my kids. I thought I would never be able to afford this...but my husband just moved us away from all our friends and the best news with this move, is that our new health insurance covers 90%!!!! Whoo-hoo! I hear it's a pretty quick process to get approved too...I'll have to meet with my dr., a physical therapist, nutritionist and psychologist...and then we'll be all set. My first intro seminar is next Thursday. I'm really excited! :thumbup: I was just wondering if any of you have had children after having the LapBand procedure? I don't expect to want to have another for at least a couple years after the surgery...but I just wanted to see how it has worked out for everyone else. Thanks!

Thanks a bunch! We'll see! :biggrin: I really want to be healthy for my kids and not miss out on a bunch of stuff that my parents weren't physically or emotionally able to do. I really look forward to this...I just feel such a sense of empowerment, you know?