I went to a friends 40th birthday last night. My 40th is on 6/29/08. I hope to be down a good deal of weight by then. I spent my 30's raising kids (they are 12 and 14, so I am still raising them!) and trying to lose weight. That is what I will remember about my 30's. Trying unsuccessfully to lose weight! I think I tried every plan out there, only to temporarily lose some weight, and gain it back a few months later, plus a few more pounds.

If I hear one more person tell me what a "pretty face" I have...I will scream:eek:!!!!!! I can hear people saying in their heads.."..such a pretty face, if only she would lose weight...". Okay, maybe that sounds petty and superficial, but I guess that is my pet peeve. Sure, I am getting banded to look better, and younger, but my primary reason is my health. My cholesterol is at 203 (on Lipitor), and the ratios are not good. My doctor also said I have a "fatty liver". I am lucky that those are my only major health issues right now, but a few more years at this weight (or at this rate, probably higher), I am sure there would be many more.

I am also lucky to have an incredibly supportive husband who thinks I am beautiful and sexy at any weight. :bounce:

I am hoping this is the week I get my surgery date! I am so excited and hoping for a late December or January date.

i know just how you feel - about the waiting and the "pretty face" compliment... our time is coming. I'm waiting too - for approval - its driving me batty!

I am in the process of completing nutritional and behavior modification counseling sessions in preparation for the lap band procedure. I will not even get a date until I finish the last session which is scheduled for 3/24/08. I am so anxious and excited to get it done and to gain a new lease on life. I am sick and tired of being so heavy at 286 lbs. Wow....that is hard to admit! Feeling some anxiety about not doing everything correctly after surgery, i.e. chewing a piece of food 30 times is something that I've never done being the fast eater that I am. I really need to practice that! One question that I have for anyone who has had the procedure already....How fast are you losing? Is it really about 1-2 lbs per week. Seems kind of slow.