Hi,

I am going to get the LAP-BAND®. I had thought about it for over a year, lost some weight, 30 kg on my own almost 2 years ago and then put it back on. The story of my life. That was my last try. At the time I told myself if I didn't suceed I would get the LAP-BAND®. I was doing really well cause the thought of the band scared me.

So, I have spoken to a specialist I see regarding my chronic medical illness (don't want to say what it is just yet) and he is happy for me to have the LAP-BAND® which is great.

Now I am waiting to hear from a surgeon as well. I did have an appointment for Dr Watson but decided I wanted to go elsewhere.

So, now I am working extra days at work to get the money for out of pocket expenses.

I am hoping to get it done in the 3rd week of November, I have 2 weeks off work then which I can stretch to almost three.

I am not too worried about the surgery, I have had lap surgery before and was fine.

Now I have made the decsion I need to give up smoking real fast. I am trying to do the cut down and stop thingy and have got some nicotine replacement stuff.