Hi everyone. My name's Robyn and I'm 25 years old. I've been snooping around on this site for a couple weeks and have just joined. The first step I suppose. I have my first appointment Oct. 8 to speak with the surgeon. My doctor recommended me for lap band because i have failed miserably at losing weight my entire life and now have aquired unusally high cholesterol. I'm currently at 268 lbs.,5 foot 7, and am tired of wearing plus size clothing. I lack a support system for this journey, my fiance does not want me to get this procedure so I'm pretty much on my own. Any help anyone has to offer is much needed!