A little bit about me: I am in my mid-twenties and live in
Alaska . Like the majority of people on this site, I have been struggling with my weight my entire life. I have tried everything from diet plans (too numerous to mention), a weight loss camp, and at one point doctor monitored appetite suppressants. Due to health concerns that I have been diagnosed with in the last couple of years (PCOS & Sleep Apnea) - I decided that surgery is the best choice for me. I toyed with the idea of weight loss surgery for years and researched all of the different options, and I eventually decided that a laprosopic band was the best life choice option for me. I am very excited and committed to this new journey in my life and hope to learn and share with others who have or are starting their own weight loss journey as well!
Note: I went with the Realize band based on doctor recommendation, but was given a choice to use lap band instead. I decided to go with what my physican seemed most comfortable with. I don't have a personal preference. I have heard the post-op support for the Realize band is good, but am still learning about it.
