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Just wanted to say hello to all and Congrats! to all the bandsters and for those of you like me awaiting your rebirth date as I call it remember that our day will come but until then patience is a virtue! As for the LBT I have been checking the site out for a while and I appreciate the love, support, humor and family like feel. So Kudos to all that help make that happen. I have so many questions and concerns but.... Well my story is ... I have been overweight ALL my life and I am TIRED! I have tolarated the weight because I didn't want others to know my struggle. Yet I have allowed it to hinder me in many different areas of my life. Well now I am a single mother of a beautiful little girl name Madison and I want to give her the best of me and being this over weight and at risk for potential health problems is not my best. I have tried all diets from a to z and nothing helps me create the true LIFE CHANGE that I NEED!!!! Although I believe that starts with in. I was initially pursuing the Gastro however I think it is a little too invasive. In addition to that I have Ins issues which maybe GOD's way of redirecting my path. Needless to say I am scheduled for the band on May 22nd 2007. I have began my pre opt things and am so excited. i just feel things are going to smooth to be true. Anyone from Chicago and had the band done at Mercy Hospital with Dr. Banomal (SP)? Well I am about 308 at 5ft 2in and I would like to be around the 165 range I like being thick just not unhealthy. Therefore I will take it one day at a time...

I saw your had your surgery with Dr. Bonomo and I am going to be banded on 5/22 just wanted to know haow it went? I am nervous... How has your eating been? How much have you lost since your band date.... ? How was your stay at the hospital... I am sorry for asking so many questions. You are the first person I found online that had the surgery with him and I am frantic to hear your response.

I am just getting aclimated to the site how would i do that and thanks for the reply... !

Hello All, I just wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! to everyone. I am an awaiting Bandster ( BD 5/22/07) I have been reading the postings and I love the support, humor, honesty and the family like feel. I have been over weight my whole life and I am awaiting my re birth ! Please feel free to tell things to expect.... Thanks!