All went well Dr. Bonomo and his RN conducted the seminar and they were very very friendly. The Dr. went over all the weight loss procedures with the pros and cons of each. He told us this is a slow process and only works if you want to change your eating behaviors. He seems to have a very nice program that is run out of Mercy Hospital in Chicago. They do a 12 week pre-op plan which includes all of the tests that you will need also it includes the psyc. and weight loss program needed by so many insurance companies. Then they also make you attend 12 more weeks of therapy, counseling, etc of post-op treatment.

Some people were talking and thought that was a bit much, but I think that is great, the more and more I think about the lapband procedure I think my god will I be able to change the way I eat!?! So, I think post-op counseling would be a terrific thing.

Well, now I'm just waiting for the nurse to call me and make an actual appointment with the doctor and hopefully start this crazy process!!!!

Dr. Bonomo said he was leaving for vacation late Feb. so I hope they can see me before he leaves and I can start this 12 week program while he is gone!!!

I think I've made the right decision to have this surgery!!

I just want to be able to play with the kids without running out of breath, and not be afraid I won't fit in the seatbelts at the theme parks (rollercoasters) I just want my life back. I know it will be tough but I think I can do it!!!:nervous

Great! Florence called me the day after the seminar so I'm sure she'll be calling you soon.