Looking for all the good and evil

Hello All. I am VERY new to this. I am going to a seminar in the 6th of November and I am excited and anxious at the same time. I have been heavy all my life and I have finally decided after all the failed attempts I am going to research the LapBand surgury untill my fingers hurt from typing. I have read so much my eyes are crossed. From what I have seen on this site so far it appears that you all are so successfull in your journey and I pray for the same results. I am sure it is not easy.....or else NO ONE would be heavy! Any advice anyone can give would be FAB. Say a prayer.....I am T-I-R-E-D of being heavy and I wanna LIVE to see my Grandson graduate High School and I wanna run onto the field when my son's football tea, wins the big game!! It is MY time now! Thanks in advance for all your support! JJ

Hi J.J. There is a Lap-band forum here that would be a good start, and a lot help to you. Cory

welcome aboard..../ i had rny so i dont be much help.. but welcome

Hey...just the idea that you are good enough to reply is a help. I have been reading alot and that has helped also. So all of your posts have been an inspiration in itself! Thanks JJ

Welcome aboard JJ!!! Good luck to you in you're research and glad you made the decision for a healthier you!! I had the lap band and I now have the RNY so if there's anything I can help you with just let me know!!! Jo Ann

Jo Ann, Thank you for the offer of help. I am going to my first Seminar on the 13th of November.....This will be the first Basketball Game I have ever missed, I talked to my Son last night and he said it is OK.....But I know I have to do this for myslef ! I have not told anyone yet, with the exception of my Husband, what I am planning to do, I do not want it to be publi****il I know I have made my final decision and approved by the Insurance. Thanks again for your support, especially this early on in y Journey! JJ

Hi, I want to welcome you to the board, and I want to say good luck to you on your journey. I am 3 years post op, I had RNY but I have alot of friends who have had bands done. If I can ever help you in any way just let me know. Hugs Dolly

Thank you again for your support. I would love to hear from anyone that would like to contact me and hear all the good and bad about the procedure and the months following. thanks again JJ Also anyone who has information on United healthcare and how realistic this journey is that would be a great help too!