jinoklahoma 4 Posted January 12, 2017 No I haven't been fat all my life. Just the past 20 years and I'm 52 now. Why I decided to have lap band? I am stubborn. I know all the right things to do. Eat right and exercise was something I knew exactly how to do. I just didn't want to do it. I was married with two great kids. I got around just fine. Clothes looked "ok" on me. And I was comfortable with my self. But one day I got scared. I thought about how lucky I was to not have any serious health issues. I was 50 and had perfect blood pressure. No diabetic problems. No muscular problems. And I thought one of these days all that is going to change. After all I have a horrible history of all those problems with both parents. So... I decided I needed to get my self in gear and get healthy now before it was too late. I did some research and found out the surgery was covered by my insurance and I decided to bite the bullet. I started this on December 21 and have no regrets thus far. I know I'm doing te right thing for me. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rosettag 122 Posted January 12, 2017 I've been banded since May 10th 2011. I was 59 and, despiite my weight (125kg), quite healthy. My life was on the whole good : a hushand, a son,a job,, a house. But I reali ed that, besides being dissatisfied with my physical appearance, I didn't want to live and die fat. So I made my decision , which was not easy because my husband (who is a doctor in medicine) was contrary and sure I would either fail or spoil my health..or both . He was sure that no surgery was required. Only good will. My band is nos my best friend, a bit noughty and overpowering, but caring and faithful 1 jules50 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunkyMunkyBrat 205 Posted January 12, 2017 I wish I had done it sooner.. I DO have health issues.. I have Fibromyalgia (no big deal) but then 4 years ago now I got Lymes Disease which caused me to have lots of pain n gain wait.. Then on top of that I developed Lyme induced arthritis..hips and back are a mess and even more pain.. I'm crippled up trying to lose weight to maybe help with that plus IF I end up having to have hip replacement I don't want to b 300#s.. So, good for you for thinking ahead!! Good luck in your journey -*hugz* Munky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JacquieK 12 Posted January 20, 2017 Jamie, Keep us updated. Sounds like you are on the right track, I'm 52 banded 2011, but didn't work out for me. But wish you all the best! Blessings, Jacquie Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goldenwhisper66 12 Posted February 4, 2017 No I haven't been fat all my life. Just the past 20 years and I'm 52 now. Why I decided to have lap band? I am stubborn. I know all the right things to do. Eat right and exercise was something I knew exactly how to do. I just didn't want to do it. I was married with two great kids. I got around just fine. Clothes looked "ok" on me. And I was comfortable with my self. But one day I got scared. I thought about how lucky I was to not have any serious health issues. I was 50 and had perfect blood pressure. No diabetic problems. No muscular problems. And I thought one of these days all that is going to change. After all I have a horrible history of all those problems with both parents. So... I decided I needed to get my self in gear and get healthy now before it was too late. I did some research and found out the surgery was covered by my insurance and I decided to bite the bullet. I started this on December 21 and have no regrets thus far. I know I'm doing te right thing for me. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Reading this. I felt like you were telling my story (life).Im now waiting for all paperwork to be turned into my insurance. I know my deductable is 250. Day of surgery I pay 550. Sent from my SM-S765C using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goldenwhisper66 12 Posted February 4, 2017 Im a lil over 200, most my adult life weighed between 130-175...then slowly just kept a creeping. Im tired of the yoyo diets..im looking forward to having the tool Sent from my SM-S765C using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acbrown 1 Posted February 8, 2017 Banded Nov 2012, I exercised daily and attempted to eat right after 3 yrs something went wrong I got an infection and the band had to be loosen, I have gained 78lbs in one year[emoji31] I had surgery on my legs which prevented exercise. This Jan 2017, I am back on track getting a fill on 2/20/17, I hopes this works Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App 1 jules50 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JacquieK 12 Posted February 13, 2017 AcbrownKeeping you in prayer, I've been through what you have, now I have to have band removed! I pray it doesn't come to that for you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
