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Good morning Bandsters! I am going to my first Lap Band seminar today at NYU and I cant stop thinking about it...Ive been up since 5am just researching more lapband info. -So I have a question: Do you or the physician determine what your goal weight should be? What was your goal weight and how did you come to that conclusion that would be the sie you aimed for? I've been overweight and now obese so long......I have absolutely no concept of what my normal weight should be. Im currently 5'3 and a whopping 214lbs:eek:...the heaviest Ive ever been. Im thinking of my goal weight being 130.....appropriate for height/weight I guess. I remember being this size in my first year college and I was about a size 10. I dont want to be emaciated or bone skinny just healthy and fit. Ive reviewed a few height/weight charts and they all vary so Im unclear how to accurately determine where I should aim to be. Any feedback would be well appreciated:biggrin:!

Thank you so much for your supportive words Ebony Rose!!! Your right, I am finding this forum to be super supportive and informational, so glad I came upon it! --Definitely have to work on the Water thing, sometimes days go by and I realize I havent had a drink of water....no good. Ive been trying to be conscious of my portion size and when I am full...I have a nasty habit of bypassing comfortably full and going straight to "Im going to explode":laugh: Thank you guys so much again!

Omigosh thank you guys so much for all the great info and similar experiences! I have experienced the negativity from my friends and family along the lines of not "looking fat" or being " a little plump but thats ok". However the numbers dont lie and I know what the stats are for obesity and this is the final straw for me. It bothers me that a lot people seem to be under the impression that it is laziness or vanity that makes me want this, I'm super confident and feel like I look great but I know that I am teetering on a dangerous precipice here.....I dont feel like I am going to waste time validating that to naysayers. I love that my boyfriend loves me just the size I am but this isnt for him, its for MY life and so I can be around for my daughter as an adult. yea yea yea people say you can just walk outside and befall some terrible tragic accident but that's completely out of your hands, why wouldnt I want to curb something I have control over? Im so ready : D -I am going to research other options but feel strong about the lapband as the least drastic and invasive. Im not addicted to sweets and dont eat candy at all but I do eat large portions and seconds with minimal water and lots of sweetened juices...with no exercise routine(joining the Y Monday!)

Hi Jen! Thanks so much for the info. I called my insurance comapny today (Empire BCBS) and they cover the surgery but with the six month stiplulation of being on a medically supervised diet as you stated....Im still gonna go for it! That puts me in a time frame of about February....just in time for my bday LOL. Im going to read up on it some more and try to be as well informed as possible. Thx again and I really love this forum already:thumbup:

Hello all! Ok so after purchasing a scale the other day and realizing I am heavier than I have ever been in my life:eek:....I'm thinking of getting the Lap-Band. I'm a 29yo female 5'3, 214lbs with a BMI of 37 and a long history of hypertension. My friends and family are not supportive of surgery for their own reasons which I dont care about:tt2:...... I want to be healthy and lose this weight once and for all. I have a 12yo daughter that I want to live to see and I know at this weight there arte so many health problems I ma at risk for. I went online and scheduled myuself for an NYU bariatric surgery info session next week. What should my concerns be? I'm not scared or apprehensive at all.....but would love to hear any information anyone has to share ...good or bad. Im located in NYC.