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[keith1675 0]

Just joined the group. I have been reading some experiences of individuals on the boards. The information is very useful and much appreciated. I have been overweight since my teen years, and I am now forty with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and severe sleep apnea. My wife had gastric bipass surgery two years ago and lost 110 pounds. I have tried every diet under the sun. I always lose weight, but then put it back on plus some. I am scheduled for my first doctor's appointment Nov. 27th. I so want to perminantly lose the weight and get healthy. Anyway, I just want to say hi. Hopefully, I will be approved for the procedure. I will keep everyone up to date. Thanks in advance for all of your help.

Regards,

Keith

[Kat817 19]

Welcome to LBT Keith!!

Look around, and maybe bump your thread in the morning, when more people are up and about!!!

I love my band, and feel it is by far the best thing I ever did for myself.

Is your wife happy with her bypass surgery? Why did you opt for banding instead? Not that it matters, just my natural nosiness!!!

Anyway---look around, ask any questions you may be having. Everyone here has been very helpful....it's a great site!

Once again...welcome!!

Kat

[Terrilen 0]

Welcome! This site was a true lifesaver for me when I was researching the band. Everyone was so helpful and kind! I love my band...it is the best thing I ever did for myself! Good Luck on your Journey, let us know if we can help!

[apinksoprano 0]

Welcome to LPT....I just want to let you know that I joined here just a few months ago when I was starting my process and I have recieved the most love, care, and support on here than anywhere else...These people on this site are great...I have made some great friends and have gotten so much information its scary, hahaha...I am scheduled for my surgery tomorrow, woo hoo and between my ups and downs without this site I dont think I wouldve been strong enough to make it...Good luck to you....

[Terrilen 0]

God Bless and Good Luck on you surgery tomarrow! You will be fine and tomarrow you will be an offcial resident of Bandland! :biggrin1: You go girl!

[apinksoprano 0]

Thanks Terrilin for the kind words...I need all the help I can get, hahahah....I am so excited I cannot wait to be healthy and thin, woo hoo....Watch out world!!!!

[keith1675 0]

Thanks to everyone for welcoming me. Good luck to those who are about to have surgery.

[ericsmom 2]

Welcome to LBT! You will find it's a great place for support and advice and everything in between!! I, too, am a bit curious as to why you've chosen the band since your wife had the full GB...

Good luck, too, to apinksoprano on your surgery tomorrow!

[apinksoprano 0]

thanks ericsmom I am very excited...

[keith1675 0]

Welcome to LBT Keith!!

Look around, and maybe bump your thread in the morning, when more people are up and about!!!

I love my band, and feel it is by far the best thing I ever did for myself.

Is your wife happy with her bypass surgery? Why did you opt for banding instead? Not that it matters, just my natural nosiness!!!

Anyway---look around, ask any questions you may be having. Everyone here has been very helpful....it's a great site!

Once again...welcome!!

Kat

I just feel like it is a more moderate approach to losing weight over the other options. There seems to be more control using this procedure, and I have seen my wife lose a tremendous amount of weight, but she did suffer quite alot during that time. To this day she is prone to getting sick at the drop of a hat.

On another note, thanks for the warm welcome and words of encouragement.

Regards,

Keith

[Ditkadog1 0]

Welcome, Keith! I, too, am new to the site (I think I have been in here for whole days) and have my first appointment with my PCP to simply get the ball rolling on this journey. I have already found that everyone here is so completely kind and supportive. Good luck to you on this journey.