New PreOp

[CarolD771 1]

Hi All,

I'm glad to find the 60's group. My surgery date is July 7th. I can't wait!! I'll need all the support I can get. Just wanted to introduce myself :smile2:!!!

Carol D'

[Majj 0]

Hi Carol...

Just wanted to say Welcome ..and Good Luck on the journey to your new life ..

Tell us a bit about yourself..

I am Marion aka Majj from Australia (NSW..east coast) I am 62 have 3 adult kids one living in London (daughter) and 2 sons living in our area and working in our business which hubby and I have had for over 28yrs...

(www.pumps2000.com)..

Hubby Joe and I have been married for 39yrs...and I have been o/weight for the past 15yrs (empty nest syndrome hit hard)...I have 2 Parrots Sunny a Sun Conure (9) and Buddy a Blue Quaker Parrot,(6) my daughters dog Zeus(15yrs) a Samoyed...

I decided at 118kilo that enough was enough my health was going down hill fast with my last Blood testr showing me on the way to diabetes...I have not been happier since I decided to be banded...

Once Again I wish you well on your journey and......

[CarolD771 1]

Hi Marion/Majj, Nice meeting you and thanks for warm welcome. I'm married 31 yrs. Live outside Boston with hubby Bill and Golden Retriever Cassie (5) on a small Lake. I have a 41 yr. old son who lives in Florida

1500 miles away. I visit twice a year in the winter for Christmas & early spring (March). They come north for a month in the summer (July). I have 7 Grandkids!!!! from 1 1/2-17 yrs old :biggrin:!! I got my acceptance letter from insurance this afternoon:thumbup:. YAAAAA!!!!! Surgery date July 7th. Just waiting now. Carol D'

[Majj 0]

:thumbup:Great News you have a date , the time will fly by.........do you have to do the 2 weeks on Optifast before your surgery ..??

I only did 9 days as I was booked in quickly ...

I also have 2 Grand-daughters Madelyn almost 4 and Genevieve almost 3...sweeties and I will have so much more energy to play with them if the weight keeps coming down...

Friday night here , went for anice long bike ride this afternoon it was great ...

Have a wonderful weekend ..

[KarenIn 2]

Hi All,

I'm glad to find the 60's group. My surgery date is July 7th. I can't wait!! I'll need all the support I can get. Just wanted to introduce myself :smile2:!!!

Carol D'

Welcome Carol !!!! I think you will like this group, they are all very supportive. If you have any questions please let us know.

I remember how difficult it was to wait for the surgery date. Hang in there!!! It won't be long long now until you are on your way to better health. Is you doctor asking you to lose weight prior to the surgery?

My name is Karen and I live in NW Indiana. I am 62 years old and still working; however, I am truly looking forward to retirement in the next few years. I am a widow, and have two kids and three grandsons. My daughter, and her family live two and half hours away, with my six year old grandson. My son and his family live in Maryland with my 5 year old and two year old grandson.

As you can see from my ticker, I was banded nearly two years ago. It is truly the best thing I did for myself. It is amazing how much better I feel. My joints don't hurt all the time and I have the energy of someone at least 10 years younger.

I wish you much success on your journey.

:redface:

Karen

[CarolD771 1]

Hi Karen, Thanks for the encouraging words. I've only lost 12 lbs. but have my pre-op diet coming up in June.

My diabetes is so improved with this small loss. (less insulin and improved blood work):redface:!!

I'm kind of going thru a Mourning the loss of my best friend "Food" this week. Just a small BUMP in the road. I am really very excited about having less pain in my ankles, feet and back. It will be nice having more energy so I can start moving. Have a Great Weekend, Carol D'

[angela casella 0]

Hi Nice to meet all of you. I'm Angela, i live outside Portland Oregon and am so excited about my upcoming lap band surgery. I am scared and hopeful all at once. Does it hurt much?

[KarenIn 2]

Hi Nice to meet all of you. I'm Angela, i live outside Portland Oregon and am so excited about my upcoming LAP-BAND® surgery. I am scared and hopeful all at once. Does it hurt much?

Welcome Angela! When is the date of your surgery? I didn't think it hurt too much, and I also had two hernia repairs at the same time. I was feeling pretty much like my old self in four days. I spent one night in the hospital because of the hernia repairs. Honestly, the first day I came home, I thought "What did I do to myself?". Then the next day I was much better.

Tell us a little bit about yourself.

Karen

[Majj 0]

I'm Angela, i live outside Portland Oregon and am so excited about my upcoming LAP-BAND® surgery. I am scared and hopeful all at once. Does it hurt much?

Hi and WELCOME to the group...

You will be fine , its natural to be a little scared , I was the same right up until I walked into the hospital , then I was quite calm...

No problems at all post op . just follow your surgeon/dietitions guide lines...

I was very tired and slept a lot the first few days but soon bounced back to my old self ..I am very happy to have made this choice to become a Bandit....I bet you will be too...My knees thank me everytime I go for a walk wvwn though I have just lost 18kilo`s and have a long way to go I am so Happy, good luck on the new journy of your life.....

[Majj 0]