SlimbandSexy

I have struggled with my weight since I was about 8 years old.  I managed to control it during my teens and very early 20's but when PCOS kicked in my weight skyrocketed.  I gained about 10 pounds a year for more than 10 years and waivered back and forth about 20 lbs. between 220 and 240.  My all time high was 262 about 2 years ago. 
I had considered WLS surgery several times over the years but did not want gastric bypass and couldn't afford banding.  Recently a friend called and told me she was considering the surgery so we went for our initial consult together.  I now have the means to pay for the surgery, as does she (it is not covered under our provincial health plan) so we both decided to go for it.
Our surgery date is July 28th.  She will be banded at 9 am and I will be banded at 10am.  I am nervous and excited.  Mostly nervous right now! LOL.  I'm not afraid of the actual surgery.  I am concerned about the very strong possibility of excess skin, I am afraid of forgetting to chew well and vomiting because of it.  The surgery, the diet, the liquids afterwards - none of that bothers me but the excess skin really bothers me.  Although my awesome DH has assured me that he will have no problem waiting to buy a new car if that is what it takes to make me happy and to afford whatever surgery I want/need.   Gotta love him!!