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Hello... like many other's I have been struggling with my weight all my life.  I have been to one extreme to the other in my weight loss.  When I was younger I was very athletic and competitive.  But being athletic, I was still called big boned or solid.  Then in my late 20's I became obsessive with bodybuilding for over 3 years...Yes, during that time I was skinny, having the 6 pack and eating every 2 hours.  I really do not know what happen but I was done, hated gyms and burnt out on chicken, fish and green beans.A couple years later I got married, and had twins...they are 5 now and one would think I would be skinny because of chasing them around.  Quiet the opposite, I am at the heaviest I have ever been in my life.  I am very frustrated because I know what to do to loose weight and hear it all the time from people..."You can do it you use to be a trainer..." or "Go to the gym.."I started looking into the Lap-band about year ago.  I have had a couple friends do the Lap-band and one who did the gastric.  My mom is in the program for the gastric procedure.  The more I thought about the procedure being less invasive and realizing the problem for me is portion control and being non active.  I am scared and excited about getting the Lap-band.  As of August 7th, I have not had my procedure.  I have finished all my other appointments and just waiting for the appointment with the surgeon.Thank you for all the good information...