CarolGrant

As so many of us can attest, no type of diet would work for me.  I could lose, but never retain.  I came from a family of very overweight people and had a father who was extremely strict and overbearing even to the point of having each of his children and my mother step onto the scale every saturday morning and he would write it down on the calendar.  After hearing about the success of others around me with the lap band procedure, I began researching it.  My own primary care physician had recommended it.  So after some soul searching, I realized it was time to get started.  With my insurance, I was required to visit the doctor monthly along with the dietician as well as seeing a psychologist and after a six month waiting period, I was approved right away.  This has been a learning experience but one I am so very thankful that I have done.  I am so proud of my progress and everyone around me are so pleased and proud as well.  It is a way of life and a life I am eager and willing to go on with.