Mexican Canetoad 0 Posted May 10, 2010 I am psyched for this and can't wait for surgery so I can put the last 15 years of see-sawing weight gain behind me. Now just turned 41, I know I won't ever get back to that 25 year old fit footy player but I am very excited about making permanent changes that WILL have results. My dream is to be able to buy clothes from a 'regular' menswear store instead of having to find "high and mighty" (big men) stores. Currently 130kgs (286 pounds) I am hoping to lose 35kgs (77 pounds) but most of all being able to run around the park with my daughter climb rocks with her and race her in the pool etc. I can't wait for the change. I have already given away drinking in preparation (losing 3 kgs/6.5lbs) in a short time. I meet with the Dietician next week and then on to the 2 week pre-op diet before surgery on June 3 with Dr Copp here in Brisbane. Happy days ahead!!:confused: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynh564 0 Posted May 10, 2010 Good luck! The time will pass quickly. I was banded on 4/5 and I am down 33.5lbs including my pre-op. I go for my first fill next Monday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time for mom 0 Posted May 10, 2010 Congrats on a surgery date and on the road to a new you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nean4488 1 Posted May 11, 2010 Congrats on getting a date! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time for mom 0 Posted May 13, 2010 Yay me. I finally got final insurance approval and am now waiting for the surgeon to review my chart so I can set a date. Hoping for early June - So we can follow each other's progress.:smile2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reverie 49 Posted May 13, 2010 Congrats to the both of you! :smile2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JazzyRayne 7 Posted May 14, 2010 Congrats! I have my surgery on June 3rd too :biggrin: and I start my 2 week liquid diet next week wednesday. Looks like we are taking this journey at the same time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time for mom 0 Posted May 17, 2010 Well Guys I didn't get a surgery date until July 1 - so I will definitely want to look to you who have gone before me for advice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vanzmom 0 Posted May 17, 2010 Good luck!!! You are going to love it. Look for people (us) who have already been banded for support and inspiration. It was such a huge thing for me right after surgery and showed me that things do get back to normal....somewhat... and life is good :thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mexican Canetoad 0 Posted May 22, 2010 Not long now - 11 days to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites