Newbie from NC

[beachie08 0]

Hi. I'm Mindy. I've been thinking about having the Lap-Band procedure done for a while now, and today I made my appointment for the education session. I go on Feb 27th. I'm very eager. I'm not exactly sure what to expect, but I know this is the road I want to take to battle my obesity. Ive tried all the fad diets. Tried weight loss shakes, pills, Soups, drinks, etc. I used to take phentermine, and sure it helped for a while, but then I had two babies back to back. Cutting that med cold turkey I believe was my biggest downfall. I'm hopeful about this journey. Im at the stage in my life where Im sitting there with a fridge full of junk, looking at the things that once I loved to eat, and found comfort in.......and all I can see now is my worst enemy. I have kids to think about.....I want to watch them grow. I have a husband I adore, and who I want to grow very old with. The way life is going right now, none of those hopes and dreams will happen, unless I take control today. I'm here to seek advice and support from those who are embarking on the same journey, or those who are living proof of the positive outcome. I have a tremendous support system within my family, but sometimes a perfect stranger can make you feel that theres a complete unbias response behind their words. I hope thats true with this group. I myself, will try to do my best to be positive for anothers in here. I look forward to sharing this with you all. oXo:tongue:

[Big As Life 0]

Hello Mindy,

Welcome to Lapband Talk...this is a wonderful support group...you will find lots of kind people that will help you with your journey...congrats on your decision to have lapband...I can tell you that this is the best tool you will ever have...you still have to work and exercise, but the band will make you behave...I was banded in 4/07 and I have lost 72 lbs...I could not be happier with the results...I exercise 7 days a week...no excuses...you have to exercise...and I eat less than a half a cup per meal..I use to eat a half a cup, but after last fill, I can't even eat a half a cup....I was a self pay...insurance denied me two times...I paid $15,000.00 and I would do it all over again...I love my band...

anyway...please let us know how you are doing...and if you have any questions, feel free to ask...

Diann From Texas