I got emotional today

[LapbandLo 294]

I'm 24 years old and my mom has been my #1 support system my entire life. We are close and talk about everything. Today we were talking about how close I am to finally getting a surgery date and I started to cry (happy tears). This is such an emotional time for me. I've struggled my entire life with the weight loss roller coaster and I can't wait to start the journey again and this time I know the roller coaster won't be going back up hill!

[2muchfun 8,927]

Just be prepared to have to work real hard at this? This is not an easy way to lose weight, but if you follow the rules you have a great shot at being very healthy.

You will have good times and some bad times. This can be a roller coaster ride. You will have to learn to listen to your body and your band. Good luck!

[mrsto 2,925]

I'm really happy for you, and completely relate to the lifetime of ups and downs (most all of us here, do).

The band is a tool. Use it as prescribed, and you will never see that needle on the scale climb to the point of (what feels like) no return.

I wish you all the best!

[jamilyne 102668 1,207]

This is my first post! I went to see the surgeon about the lap band yesterday. I am a good candidate! I'm 44 and have been overweight for most of my 20s and 30s. I'm nervous because I'm self-pay (my ins doesn't cover) - but because I don't have any serious weight issues affecting my health, my surgery is a little cheaper. They did my surgery work-up and my EKG - so I'm a go for surgery on 9/12. Thanks for all the reading so far - very inspiring!

[LapbandLo 294]

This is my first post! I went to see the surgeon about the lap band yesterday. I am a good candidate! I'm 44 and have been overweight for most of my 20s and 30s. I'm nervous because I'm self-pay (my ins doesn't cover) - but because I don't have any serious weight issues affecting my health, my surgery is a little cheaper. They did my surgery work-up and my EKG - so I'm a go for surgery on 9/12. Thanks for all the reading so far - very inspiring!

Congratulations for taking the step. This is my 2nd time!... First time I got half way through the insurance process and freaked out... It's taking forever but hopefully well worth it!!

[LapbandLo 294]

Just be prepared to have to work real hard at this? This is not an easy way to lose weight, but if you follow the rules you have a great shot at being very healthy.

You will have good times and some bad times. This can be a roller coaster ride. You will have to learn to listen to your body and your band. Good luck!

Yes, I am very aware. I've worked hard my whole life with various diets/plans etc.. but none of them have been able to become life style changes. I'm one of the more mature 20 something year olds and I do not look at this as a quick fix I look at it as a tool that will help save my life. Looking/feeling better about myself is just an added bonus.