Lurker takes the Lap Band Plunge...thanks for the inspiration!

[Lisa99 1]

Hi everyone,

Thank you for this wonderful site! The detail here about the good, bad and frankly ugly aspects of the band has helped give me the information I couldn't find anywhere else (Web pages shouting how great and glorious banding is just didn't do it for me)

My family has a long history of heart disease...my aunt died at 45 of a heart attack and my mom almost died last year. So while I know I don't have as long of a road as many of you do, I'm hoping to break this awful history. Luckily my heart is fine so far, but I'm 45 soon and weigh almost the same as my aunt did when she died.....veryvery scary.

I am committed to this path....and in fact my husband thinks I'm just a little bit nuts...he had band surgery last March and has lost 65 lbs so far...but I've chosen to have the surgery three days after we get back from spending almost three weeks in Europe on vacation...he has bet me that I won't be able to stick to the pre-op diet...I'll show him :scared:

Anyway thanks again for this great community. I'm hoping I've learned a few things already from you guys, but I guarantee I'll be asking some dumb questions here and there....in fact I know one right now! What in the heck is a PB? I know it stands for productive burp, but beyond that I don't have a clue!

[PhotoNut 7]

Hi Lisa and welcome to LBT! Im glad you've done your research and made an educated decision. Barring any unseen complications with your surgery, I don't think you'll regret your decision. It has changed my life and continues to every day.

Here are a couple of links that you'll want to check out if you havent found them already. Be sure to speak out when you have questions and above all, enjoy the ride!

Questions to ask your Dr. before surgery:

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=15595

Things to have on hand for post surgery days:

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=14814

Best wishes for a successful journey. Keep us posted on your progress!

[CCBSTX 0]

I am so glad that you found this place ALSO! I am almost a year out and pretty much get on this site for daily support. I really don't do the support group thing, as in my town, it is full of gastric bypassers. However, I am also thankful for this site. Come back soon!!!!!!!

Shawn