shadst8

Thanks for the encouragement!:smile: Since my decision to have the surgery--I have dropped about 30lbs--EXERCISE is the key. I am big champion of "The Firm" workout tapes--results after 10 workouts--they really work by incorporating cardio and weights--love it!!:tongue: I try to do five times a week--just finished--kicked my butt after a 2 week hiatus! lol

I am glad I found this group. My surgery is January 14, 2010. My biggest worryhad been that my BMI was so high that I might not be successful as I am hoping to loose over 150 pounds--I see that is a very reachable goal. My doctor mentioned it my BMI, but did not say I was not at candidate for banding, but said clearly that I needed to change my relationship with food or a lap-band or gastric bypass will not matter. This site has been very helpful!!

Thank you for posting. Dr. Bonomo is my doctor--my surgery is January 14th! I feel even better now after reading. Were you nauseated and/or in pain? How many total hours were you there?

January 14 is my big day too!!!!

Hi, I am new and will be banded on January 14, 2010. I am excited! It is hard to believe it has been six months already. I start my pre-op diet on Dec. 31--my pre-op appointments are Dec 28 and Dec 30th (dietician). I love my doctor as he has had the lap-band surgery himself--he understands personally the struggle with weight. I love the site already as a lot of my questions have been answered. Be blessed with your surgery!!!:confused: