Decison to have Lap Band

[SugarBabe_10 0]

Hi . First off a little background info, my name is Lillian I am 30 yrs old, mom to five children ages 12(g) 8( 5( 3(g) and 2(. I am married to the love of my life Charles. We have been married since Aug of 2007. We currently reside in Southern California,transplants from the east coast.. I for years have had problems with painful legs, and headaches, I recently found out it stems from my weight. I am 5'8 3/4" tall, and weigh in at 355lbs. I wear a size 24 to 26 pants(depending on how clothes are made) and 3 or 4x shirt... My doctor wants me to have lap band done, I want to be healthier and happier, I know this is a tool in weightloss and not a miracle surgery.I am looking for advice, success and struggles. Anyone who is willing to chat with me can reach me at sugarbabe_80@yahoo.com .. thanks in advance

Lillian

[Mariasha 3]

Hi . First off a little background info, my name is Lillian I am 30 yrs old, mom to five children ages 12(g) 8( 5( 3(g) and 2(. I am married to the love of my life Charles. We have been married since Aug of 2007. We currently reside in Southern California,transplants from the east coast.. I for years have had problems with painful legs, and headaches, I recently found out it stems from my weight. I am 5'8 3/4" tall, and weigh in at 355lbs. I wear a size 24 to 26 pants(depending on how clothes are made) and 3 or 4x shirt... My doctor wants me to have lap band done, I want to be healthier and happier, I know this is a tool in weightloss and not a miracle surgery.I am looking for advice, success and struggles. Anyone who is willing to chat with me can reach me at sugarbabe_80@yahoo.com .. thanks in advance

Lillian

Hey Lillian,

Welcome to the forums and good luck on your journey.

I suggest you take the time to look through the forums here for a while. There is a ton of great information that will prob answer most of your questions.

I'd you have any specific questions post them here and we will be happy to answer them for you.

[atgoalgal 0]

Hi . First off a little background info, my name is Lillian I am 30 yrs old, mom to five children ages 12(g) 8( 5( 3(g) and 2(. I am married to the love of my life Charles. We have been married since Aug of 2007. We currently reside in Southern California,transplants from the east coast.. I for years have had problems with painful legs, and headaches, I recently found out it stems from my weight. I am 5'8 3/4" tall, and weigh in at 355lbs. I wear a size 24 to 26 pants(depending on how clothes are made) and 3 or 4x shirt... My doctor wants me to have lap band done, I want to be healthier and happier, I know this is a tool in weightloss and not a miracle surgery.I am looking for advice, success and struggles. Anyone who is willing to chat with me can reach me at sugarbabe_80@yahoo.com .. thanks in advance

Lillian

Hi, great to meet you. I am a long-term lap band patient - banded in 2006. My decision to get this tool was the best decision I every made for my health and my happiness. That being said, it's important to go into this understanding what you will need to do to meet YOUR goals. I've recently written a book with my lap band mentor aimed at helping you answer the question "Is Lap Band Surgery for Me?" We're getting great feedback - it's helping a lot of people like you. You can find a link to order the book in my signature below. Also feel free to PM me.