hi,

my name is hira and i live in southern mississippi. i am a teacher
with 2 children and a husband who i want to live for more than
anything. i have high blood pressure, diabetes (brought on by the
weight), arthritis and circulation problems. this morning i wasn't
feeling well and went to the dr. my BP was 208/103. my doctor
mentioned the lap band to me and i have never heard of it before. i
had only heard of the gastric by-pass. they are already getting my
information together to send to the hospital to see if i am a
candidate. my doctor thinks i should have no problem in becoming a
candidate. i weigh 355 lbs and i am miserable! i will do anything at
this point to have a more active life. any information that i can get
will be more than helpful. i joined this group with hopes of this and
to meet others who may understand my situation and what could be in
the future with this decision.

hira