NUBarb45

I am Barbara I am 45 yrs YOUNG :smile: I am 5 ft 11 in I am the proud mother of an 18yr old who just graduated from high school and just started classes this past week at North Carolina State (GO WOLFPACK!!!!) I live in Killeen, TX I am a registered nurse I LOVE jazz I have a boxer named Champ Having Lap Band surgery was one of the best things I have ever done for myself. I was banded Feb 20, 2008 Starting weight 255 current weight 195

Thanks for sharing your experience. My surgery date is Feb 2oth. I was getting anxious and nervous but you have helped calm some of those jitters.

I am glad you are able to have your surgery. I am also scheduled for Feb 20th. Are you nervous?

Hello My name is Barbara I am fron Texas. I am 44 yrs old single with one daughter who is graduating this year (YEAH). I work as a registered nurse. I am 5'11 and weigh in at 253 ofically this morning. My surgey date is Feb 20th. I am on the 4th day of my pre op diet. It's getting easier. Lets all keep in touch and share this incredible journery!!!! Oh yeah I almost forgot to mention the puppy. I have a ne puppy Named Champ. He is a boxer, our old Queen of the house passed away in Dec.

Thanks for the words of encouraement. I am on day 3 of this low carb diet. My doctor does not require a liquid diet but a very low carb, high protien diet. It's difficult at times but I am focused, I want the prize in the end. I will be 45 yrs old on March 18th. I could not think of a better birthday gift to give myself other than this surgery. My daughter is going off to college in the fall and I am sigle so I will have so much more time to devote to bettering me. This is my 1st major step in creating the NU Barb Thanks again for the support

I started my pre op diet today. My surgery is Feb 20th. My diet consits of Carbs: not more than 30 grams per day Protien: minimum of 70 grams per day Fat: Not more than 10 grams per day The day before surgery only sugar free clear liquids

Feb 20th is my surgery date also. I start my pre op diet tomorrow. Boy am I anxious. I really cannot believe that it's going to happen. I have overloaded myself with lap band information, read so many posts and they have been very helpful. I truely feel like my life will be re started after Feb 20th. Barb

My BMI is 36 and I have told a few people that I plan on getting the Lp Band. My close friends are very supportive. They know how much I stuggle with my weight. Some people have said negative things but they will never feel what I am feeling unless they too are obese. I would not sneak to drink liquids at work. Be proud of your decision to become a better healthier you. Most of these people have some type of insecuities themselves. WE all carry some type of weight be it physical or not. I hope to have my surgery the 1st week of March. Good luck to you all.

Noni, What part of Central Texas do you live? I live in Killeen Tx and I am planning on being banded by Dr Ganta in Austin (Austin Bariatric Institute). I had my initial consultation with him in Dec. I am using my 401 K to pay for the procedure seeing that my insurance does not cover bariatric surgery. Barbara

Hello everyone, My name is Barbara. I am 44 yrs old soon to be 45 in March. I plan on being banded the 1st week of March. I am very excited about it all. I have a duahgter who is graduating this year and going off to college. After 17yrs of being a single mother, I am looking forward to some "ME" time. I look forward to communicating with you all and leaning on you all for that extra support when times get tough.

Hello Monica, My name is Barbara and I live in Killeen also. I am looking to have my surgery at the end of Feb. I am self pay also. I am going to Dr Ganta in Austin. Lets keep in touch. OK?

I had my initial consultation with Dr Ganta on Dec 20th and I am hoping to have my surgery Feb 20th. Please do share your experince with me . Thanks.

Hello Everyone. My name is Barbara and after much reseach and soul searching I have decided to have lap band surgery. My insurance does not pay for weight loss surgery so I am taking a loan out on my 401K. I have struggled with my weight for as long as I can remember and after making this decision and getting the loan approved, I can breathe a sigh of relief. It's like I see a light at the end of a long dark tunnel. No one who is not overweight or has never been overweightcould ever relate. I hope to have surgery on Feb 20th. There are many appointments still needed. But now it doesen't really matter how long it takes to complete the appointments. I look forward to sharing my experience and gaining experince and tips from people who have been banded already.