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Hi everyone. I took a leap and started the process of Lap-Band surgery. I have been overweight all of my 22 years, and obese probably since 6th grade. Honestly, I look maybe half the size of what most people who weigh 280 pounds look like because I carry most of my weight in my butt, hips, and breasts. But the past few years have alerted me because I've consistently gained even more weight every year. Here's the dilemma: Once I got really depressed with the way I looked and lost over 50 pounds very quickly by starving myself. So, some of my family believe that if I really wanted to lose the weight without surgery, I could. But, I am just not willing to starve myself again. My doctor and I agree that I have made earnest efforts to lose weight healthily (diet and exercise), but to no avail. Would someone share their story on how to deal with negative family members or friends?? And please share your journey with me? Thank you very much

Thanks for the comments. They really helped. I find strength in the support on this website. I get happy every time I think of the new possibilities with weight loss (running, for instance), and this trumps any negative attitudes I may encounter

He everyone. I have michigan medicaid, a bmi of 52, and sleep apnea. I started the process of trying to get approval from medicaid. I am so nervous, I do not know what I will do if I am denied. I NEED this. Does anyone have any encouragement or will share their journey with medicaid??? Thanks in advance