About that lap band thing..

Just to pre-empt a few comments:

• This may seem out-of-the-blue, but it’s something I’ve been considering for a very long time.
• If the insurance won’t cover the procedure, I’m going to finance it personally.
• I’m fully aware of the risks of the surgery. I’m fully aware that there is the possibility of some weight re-gain. I know that the eating regimen is strict. I know this is not an easy way out. I know that it will still require discipline, support, and determination. I do not see this as a magic bullet. Instead, I see it as something that greatly increases the viability of getting to a healthy weight.
• I know that physical activity is going to be required for long-term success. I’ve been drawing-up plans for awhile, and am getting ready to execute.
• I’m aware of the various types of gastric surgery. I’ve reviewed the pro’s and con’s of each with the surgeon, and we decided on the lap band. (I’ll try to post more about this later.)