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I have 4 kids. Ages 2,4,6,and 8. Been married 12 years. I have a degree in Biology and Chemistry but I have been a stay-at-home mom since my first child was born. Do you work? I hear that losing weight can help with fertility issues. Are you guys wanting to start a family? How are you feeling as your surgery date approaches? Two weeks to go for us!!!

That's pretty brave of you to even let your congregation know that you're going in for surgery. My sister's husband is a pastor, and my experience is that unfortunately congregations can get pretty nosy. But you're probably right, it's probably an easier way to field any food questions. My family is part of a small church plant in the everett area. It is a big change for us coming from a bigger church to a fellowship made up of a dozen or so families. A good change. As I write this, I am frantickly packing for our church family camp;we leave in a couple of hours. As far as food goes I find myself overeating because I know that I will be having surgery soon--SO BAD! I wish I could go in tomorrow and get it done. I am so tired of being a slave to my lust for food. It has controlled so much of my life. You know the scripture that says, if your eye causes you to sin, then better to pluck it out? Well that's how I feel with this surgery. I would rather never be able to eat like a normal person again in order to rid myself of this sin. Does that sound crazy? About your mom, I'm sorry. And I can empathize. I haven't told either of my parents. We can only pray that we are better parents to our children. Do you have any kids?

You must have great insurance that they are covring your surgery. No such luck for me. It's worth the investment, though. I had 4 c-sections at Evergreen Hospital--it is a great facility! Have you told may of your friend or family what you're doing? I've chosen only to tell two of my close friends from church and my sister(and husband of course). I have about 75 lbs to lose. Despite the great success stories, part of me still fears that I'll fail and always be heavy. It's been so long since I've been thin that I can't imagine life without all this excess weight.

I am sceduled to have surgery on the 12th in Everett. I have 70-80lbs. to lose. Can anyone tell me how much and how fast I can expect to lose? I am sooo committed to this--whatever it takes!

I'm trying to decide whether to get the realize band or the lap band. Any imput???

Dr. Michaelson is doing my surgery. Do you live in the area? Are you planning on attending the support groups? The one thing that I still haven't decided is whether I should get the realize band or the lap band. What are you getting and why?

Hi! I am being banded on the 12th in Everett. I have about 70-80 lbs to lose and am really ready to do this-although I have to admitt I am still a bit nervous.