NJGirl32

Central! But I was born and raised in Philly and lived in Pennsauken for a short time.

Hello! I live in central Jersey-but I am having my surgery in North Jersey at Mountainside Hospital. Good luck to you!!! Let me know how you make out okay?

Thank you for the encoraging words and prayers- really- that touched me so much!

Thanks so much! I'll have to let you all know when and if I tell him- I have 2 dr. appointmentss this week. I am not scheduled until the end of June but I want it moved up if possible.

It's funny you should say that because just the other day I was thinking "I am not that big" but I am big. All 243 pounds of me! When I have to worry about fitting in an airplane seat that's big! I even hate goingto plays and sittingin confined spaces. I would panic if I had to go on any sort of ride at an amusement park! I was even at a comedy show and I had a few remarks made towards me- not funny. I use to be very attractive-now I have a "pretty face". I am too young to feel this old! Thanks for all the support!! This is an awesome resource and network of support!

I had my first meeting with the doctor today! I am nervous and excited at the same time. He wants me to see a gastroenterologist for a GI consulation and clearance. What happens at the office? I thought the nurse said that I may not be able to drive home? I should have asked more questions! Can anyone shed light on this? Thanks!

Going out to eat on the weekends is a big part of our social life. Is this still possible on the Band? What dort of foods are best to order or avoid? Thanks!

That's awesome! Congratulations on such a huge achievement!

Marcy they are so minor! Thanks for sharing

Can you drink on the band? I like a few beers or a Sangria with dinner-will I have to give that up? Will it make me sick? Will I get drunk faster? I know someone who had gastic bypass and she gets drunk really fast-I don't wantthat but I am a Jersey Girl and love an occassional drink or two on the weekends.

Thanks Marcy! You are doing such a great job-20lbs in 1 month! That's inspiring!

Awesome job!!!!! Congrats! You are inspiring that's for sure!

:huh:I am very fair and I bruise pretty easily. No one sees my belly anyway-but I just wanted to know. Where is the port? Is it on your side? Do they inject a needle in your side for fills? Can you feel the port? Thanks everyone!

I am in the exact same boart so I can totaly relate to your concerns. I am 5'6 and 246 and 48 yrs old. I am worried about something going wrong duringthe surgery. My Dr. said the mortality rate is 1 in 2000 - that seems really high to me, but he said it's the same as a gall bladder operation. I am in good health other then the weigh issue so I think the surgery will be okay. With that being said I really hate being fat. I hate being the heaviest woman in a room. I hate going on an airplane and worrying about the seatbelt fitting or who will sit next to me. I hate lugging this extra 90 pounds around with me everyday-the effect that it has on my energy level and it must work my heart to carry that weight. I hate that it takes me so long to find something to wear when I go out. I hate not feeling sexy. I want to be 50 and fabulous. I am tired of making excuses. If I would have done this last year I would be thin by now and loving life. I would be more active and enjoy social outings so much more! Doubt is normal. Someone had a quote that said "A field never gets plowed byturning it over in your head" That pretty much says it all! I'll do it with you!

Wow, I didn't realize this- does that mean drinking anything-even water? What will happen if you drink while eating? Thanks!

It seems like I am the only one that has thought about not telling my spouse! I am leaning towards telling him since there is so much involved pre-surgery and post-surgery.

Thanks! So it looks like I'll still be able to enjoy a couple of drinks with dinner or at a party. I am confused by the one comment about not drinking after eating-is this a requirement for the Lapband?

want2beme was right on target! This friend is jealous of your success. She tries to make it sound like it's all about you and how brave she has been trying to hold back- but it is really about all her insercurities. Your weigh loss has threatened her on some emotional level. She is a coward for writing you a letter like that without so much as a follow up phone call!

Wow! That's a big improvement!

I think you are all right about telling. And the truth is we do eat out a lot and he would see a big difference inmy eating habits. It's just a scary step-really it is! You all are so brave to have taken the step to a better lifestyle! Thank you for all your suggestions! Did you tell your children too? I have a 19 yr. old and a 24 yr. old.

My husband is a really great guy-so that's not the problem really. I guess I am a very private person and part of me feels like I've reached a point that I need lapband and it's embarassing for me. When we first married I was about 65 pounds thinner-not skinny but I looked pretty good. Now 8 yrs later I am at a point that I need a lapband. I think he would be supportive-but I feel like I want to do it on my own. I am not sure though. Like I said I am a very private person and independent too...this seems like such a personal thing to me.

Were you okay enough to drive home afterwards? Thanks!