grossefemme

Thanks for the comment, Ky! I appreciate the support -- and CONGRATS on your banding -- I hope so far it's going well for you and continues to go well!!

I'm thankful to have the opportunity to make this change in my life. I have tried on my own for the past 4 years. In 2004, I lost my father at age 67 to complications of Type II. 4 months later, I was diagnosed Type II and lost 132 lbs within a 2 year period. I began having health problems and the past 2 years have been spent having over 7 different [non-related] surgical procedures and due to near-immobility, re-gained nearly all of my loss. My brother was banded 7/05 and has lost 200+ lbs. I am proud of his progress and appreciate his support. I know that the Journey will be rough, but if I'm going to have ONE MORE surgery, I would rather it be the one with the potential to save my morbidly obese life.

Thanks Susan, I appreciate your comment! I have been looking around and reading as much as I can. All of my testing seems to be flying by -- I just met the surgeon [Dr. Quinlin] on 2/13! I've had my Upper GI on 2/15 and will have Pulmonary Functions tests 2/18 as well as Psych Eval on 2/26. I am a classically trained singer and wonder how this surgery will effect my support muscles. Anyone?? Still -- while I am excited, I also am anxious because while I know I'm doing the right thing for me -- there's always the fear that it won't work. Again -- thanks for the WELCOME and I look forward to becoming even more INFORMED!!