Hi, my name is Stephanie, I am 22 years old, and live in Richmond, VA. I am happily engaged and hope to get married on 10/10/10, and am currently waiting to get accepted to a nursing program. Needless to say, I am trying to get my life on track. I moved to Richmond to be with my fiancé, and after 3 years here, I still don’t have many friends. My weight has been a battle since I was a child. I have seen everyone possible, and tried every diet. I manage to lose weight, and then its right back up the second I look at something like a soda. My weight plays a big part in me being miserable and I am ready to change my life, and get back to the happy, playful, fun person that I can be. I am starting to feel defeated, which is why I am interested in the Lap-Band. I have my first consultation set up for 2/25, I am horribly terrified that I will be told no, and I will feel even more defeated, and finally give up. I don’t want to give up, I want to reach my goal, I know I can do it; I just need the right tools to help! Wish me Luck!!!!!:cursing: