Not sure what to feel...

[Kanybl 0]

right now.

Today I have my seminar to start the process. Over the last 4 months through my own hard work and dedication I managed to lose 80lbs. This was just eating right and starting to work out.

I weighed 483 lbs and as of my last doctor visit last week I was at 403 lbs. The problems is, and what my doctor warned me about, is I would start to get pains in my back and knees from my size and trying to continue to work hard to lost the weight. I would love to be able to lose the weight but I do not want to get to a healthy weight and then not be able to remain active because my knees, ankles and back are in constant pain.

I have gone back and forth with this since I first started feeling pain in my joints 2 months ago. My wife is completely behind whatever decision I make and right now I am a strong lean towards doing the surgery. If all goes well today and some of my fears are put to ease, I will be happy to report my progress.

[Astrasmom 1]

right now.

Today I have my seminar to start the process. Over the last 4 months through my own hard work and dedication I managed to lose 80lbs. This was just eating right and starting to work out.

I weighed 483 lbs and as of my last doctor visit last week I was at 403 lbs. The problems is, and what my doctor warned me about, is I would start to get pains in my back and knees from my size and trying to continue to work hard to lost the weight. I would love to be able to lose the weight but I do not want to get to a healthy weight and then not be able to remain active because my knees, ankles and back are in constant pain.

I have gone back and forth with this since I first started feeling pain in my joints 2 months ago. My wife is completely behind whatever decision I make and right now I am a strong lean towards doing the surgery. If all goes well today and some of my fears are put to ease, I will be happy to report my progress.

Congratulations on your weightloss. And also good luck in whatever decision that you make regarding the Lapband surgery. You are also very lucky to have a wife that supports your decisions. Please do keep us posted.