Congrats on making the first step! The Lap-Band is a tool and if you don't use it properly you will gain weight. WLS is a journey and not and overnight stay/fix. I will be happy to answer any question you may have. Good luck to you.

I am pre-op as well,but one of the best things I have noticed at OH is honesty. I would look into the lap band board. They will give you some great insight. And no matter what tool you choose for your wls it is still a tool and you have to be committed to changing your life. I am working on those aspects now....maybe if I can get a bit of a start it will be less I have to adjust to later. I wish you the very best choosing what you want and becoming a sucess with it!