MaryThompson

Despite having read all the information on the Lap Band websites, I learn something new everyday about the procedure and the results by browsing the forums here. I have just started the process to get banded. I have an appointment on Thursday (day after tomorrow) for the initial endoscopy. I'm excited about getting the procedure because despite all the discomfort, I know it will be a new start of a life without all this extra weight. It will be nice to be able to find clothes I like and wear things that make me feel good, but even more than that I'm looking forward to being able to be more active again without my knees and feet hurting. I'm looking forward to having more energy, more stamina, and being 'normal.' I'm looking forward to fitting again into chairs with arms, airplane seats, and tiny bathroom stalls. I know you know what I mean.

Despite having read all the information on the Lap Band websites, I learn something new everyday about the procedure and the results by browsing the forums here. I have just started the process to get banded. I have an appointment on Thursday (day after tomorrow) for the initial endoscopy. I'm excited about getting the procedure because despite all the discomfort, I know it will be a new start of a life without all this extra weight. It will be nice to be able to find clothes I like and wear things that make me feel good, but even more than that I'm looking forward to being able to be more active again without my knees and feet hurting. I'm looking forward to having more energy, more stamina, and being 'normal.' I'm looking forward to fitting again into chairs with arms, airplane seats, and tiny bathroom stalls. I know you know what I mean.

Hello everyone - I haven't been banded yet - I've just started the process. I have met with a gastroenterologist and have an appt for an endoscopy next week. It was suggested to me that I find a support group as I go through the process, so here I am. I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone. Thanks, Mary.

Although I haven't been banded yet (just starting the process to get the procedure), I want to take a stab at answering this. The LB is a tool that helps us be able to follow the healthy eating plan that we *aren't* able to stick to otherwise. Don't let what anyone says about it get to you. They can't understand unless they have been in the same situation with the same feelings. If he can't be sympathetic and supportive rather than making you question yourself, perhaps you shouldn't go to lunch with him again. Mary.