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Back in January I was diagnosed with sleep apnea after falling asleep at the wheel and having a mini wreck in my car. Doctor had me do two nights of sleep test, anyway I had an apneaic event 90 times an hour! I am 25 year old guy, 5'10'', 400lb. I was referred to a lap band specialist. Tuesday I start my first of three visits with the nutritionist. If all goes well, should have the lap band done in June/July. I am going through the motions of wanting this done and not wanting it done. I had success with Weight Watchers 4-5 years ago and lost over 75lbs, but gained 150 in its place. Lot of frustration that I didn't keep the weight off. I definitely think it was emotional related. I want to loose my weight naturally again, but I am having hard time motivating myself to go back to Weight Watchers or try something else. I know the band is a tool, but I don't want to do it and gain weight back. Is that even possible?

Hey Mel, Totally understand where you are coming from because I'm in the same boat as you. I go Tuesday for my first pre-op nutritionist appointment. I have do this for 3 months before I can schedule the surgery date. I am 25 and been struggling with my weight my entire life. My thinking is that I go ahead and start the wheels now and do everything possible to get this surgery scheduled, etc. If something miraculous happens in the next few months and I don't want surgery, so be it. But if I can't change in 3-4 months then its time to do something. I have been off a lifestyle/diet plan for couple years now, tried to get back into the motions but feel like I have too much to loose (over 200 pounds). Does your insurance require you see a psychologist before surgery? Maybe scheduling an appointment with a therapist would help you straighten things out better.