I'm in the process of getting lapband surgery...that is to say I have to pay for it all myself with no coverage so I am paying into it, but haven't set the date I want. The date I have is August 17, 2012, but I'm hoping to move it sooner in the year. I wasn't an overweight child, but I gained a lot during puberty and in high school. I was told I have PCOS symptoms, but the doctor wasn't comfortable confirming a diagnosis. I've been looking into the banding procedure for the last 4 years. My highest weight was...well...I stopped weighing myself at 320lbs. I've lost 80lbs the "natural way", then rebounded back up 40lbs. I find now that I can't get below 270 lbs so I've decided to commit to lapbanding as a tool to help me control my food. Exercise isn't a problem. I walk to and from work part way (1.5km each way), plus a few times a week I stop in at the gym on the way home. I've had personal trainers tell me I work out TOO MUCH...so exercise isn't really an issue, it's my portion sizes and I never really feel full when I eat. Out of this I'm hoping to finally feel what it's like to feel full and learn how much to eat. I'm not a fan of really greasy food, or sweets, or anything like that. I find I just eat too much of a good thing.
I joined this site to see what other people's experiences have been and although I have support from friends and family to do this, it would be nice to get support from people who have been through the process too.
Take care all