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Hi Lafs (and everyone), My name is Twyla...I posted on the other "Lets get this party started" October board but thought I would post here too. My surgery is also scheduled for October 4th, and I am also a nurse (Labor and Delivery)!!! I posted my long intro on the introduction section and on the "Lets get this party started" thread...so I will save my finger muscles...I look forward to chating with everyone and supporting eachother through our banding process!!

oops, ha ha...I just read my post....I meant to say "live" in Virginia Beach!!

Hi tdl, I love in Virginia Beach. I am having my surgery at the Sentara Careplex Hospital in Newport News. It has been given the title of being a "Center for Bariatric Excellence". My surgeon also specializes in bariatrics. His name is Dr. Terracina. He has been doing laproscopic weightloss surgeries for a long time now and has wonderful patient outcomes. His office is called the Weightloss Surgery Center of Hampton Roads. (Being a nurse, I did tons of research). So far, I am very impresssed with the extensive preperations required of his patients. Nutrition seminar, fitness evaluations before and after surgery, pre-op preps and patient education, etc. It has proven to be a very thorough process so far. I look forward to us all sharing our experiences!! Twyla

Hi Beth, I have also been viewing thes site and reading others posts for a couple months and actually just started to post today!! I have been reading in my pre op education handbook that all of these feelings we have are completely normal. I wish you the best of luck with your surgery!! I hope we can keep talking through our lap band journey and share all of our thoughts!! Best wishes, Twyla

Hi, My name is Twyla and I am new here. I am scheduled for surgery on October 4th, and am excited, nervous, scared, anxious, and happy all at the same time. Anyone else feeling the same?? I am a registered nurse in Virginia. My husband and I have lived here for 5 years, but are originally from Southeast lower Michigan...most of our friends and family are still there. My husband is active duty Navy, currently on shore duty for the first time in 5 years. I have been researching the surgery and have chosen to have it done because I can loose weight with the best of 'em, but the trouble is I find it again almost as quickly. I have had the best success with the South Beach Diet, but only loose weight by sticking to phase 1 and exercising 2+ hours a day. The exercise schedule is just not realistic since I work 12 hour shifts as a labor and delivery nurse. I am scared getting in all of the fluids and eating slowly will be a challenge once I go back to work because at work we usually eat and drink when we can, and rarely take a full 15 minute break let alone 1/2 and hour for lunch. I am very motivated, and want to get rid of at least 80 #'s and keep it off for good. I weigh between 250 and 260 right now and it is my highest weight ever. My husband is very supportive, and actually proud of me for trying all of the diets realizing they were not a long term fix for me and now taking the next step to have lap band surgery. He is an amazing support system. I also have PCOS so insulin resistance makes it hard for me to feel full for long periods after eating. We are hoping by loosing weight I will increase my chances of becoming pregnant. We have been married 5 years now and have had no luck in that department because of the PCOS, but my endocrinologist says loosing the excess weight will most likely solve this problem. I am 26 years old and tired of feeling trapped in this body. I know I would be much more outgoing and enjoy life more if I felt comfortable in my skin. I look forward to chating with you all and supporting eachother through this journey!! Twyla

Hi, I am waiting to have my lap band placed and am also new to this forum just like you. My surgery date is set for October 4th. I am also having a lot of mixed emotions....Is this right for me?? Why can't I just loose weight and keep it off with diet and exercise?? Am I going to be able to eat after surgery and stay on the diet?? etc... Sometimes I even feel ashamed of myself for having the surgery in the first place. I am a registered nurse, so I have had many years of school and know how to teach others to eat properly and exercise for a healthy lifestyle....but cannot reach my own weightloss goals. I currently weigh between 250 and 260 lbs depending on when I weigh myself. I am hoping to get rid of at least 80 pounds with this surgery and keep it off for good.... I do not say loose becasue once the pounds are gone I do not plan on finding them again...ha ha!! I chose this surgery becasue from a healthcare professionals standpoint it is the least invasive, safest, and only "reversible" if necessary option. It is also more pregnancy frindly, and because I have PCOS I hope the band will help resolve the infertility my husband and I have been struggling with for the past five years. Good Luck!! :nervous new L&D RN