billiesosilly 0 Posted February 27, 2006 Hi. I am getting ready to have lap band surgey in April. I am very excited to have this done. I have been overweight since I was 9 years old. I am now 31 and weigh over 300 lbs. I have a BMI of 48-50! I have tried SEVERAL diets and other things to lose but nothing has halped like I know this will. I am scared of how much of a change it is in your life but I know that I can do it! I have the support of my husband, my 2 boys and my mother. I am looking forward to getting to know alot of you and your expieriences with lap band surgery and how each of your lives have changed since you have had the surgery. Sincerely, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DOC 0 Posted February 27, 2006 Welcome to LBT.... Nice to meet ya! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paula 4 Posted February 27, 2006 :welcome: Hi Billie! Glad to have you part of LBT! Lots of great reading, hope you have loads of time. Let us know if you need anything! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nightingale2u 42 Posted February 27, 2006 Hiya Billie... love your name and welcome to LBT! Congratulations on your up and coming banding and I know you'll find a lot of support and information here as well as many new friends. :eek: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shanna 0 Posted February 27, 2006 :eek::welcomeB: Glad to meet ya, Billie! You have come to a great place with a lot of very special people that are so helpful and kind. Have a great day! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhotoNut 7 Posted February 27, 2006 Hey Billie! Welcome to LBT! It's so great to hear you have the support of your family. That is always so helpful. It is kinda scary to think about the lifestyle changes you will need to make in order to succeed with the band, but from one who crossed over to bandland not so long ago I assure you that it's not as bad as we imagine it to be. Best of luck to you in your journey. I look forward to hearing more about you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonnaB 3 Posted March 2, 2006 Hi, Welcome to LBT. When I first came here I kept wondering and asking about abbreviations in conversations. To make it easier for yourself you might want to check out the “FAQ’s and Resources” Forum. There are a couple of threads about abbreviations which will help you understand what people are talking about. HTH (hope this helps!) and good luck to you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wannalosealot 0 Posted March 2, 2006 Hi Billie! I am new too!! Congratulations on your upcoming surgery! I don't have a date yet! Nice to meet you. Dawn AKA Wannalosealot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mona 0 Posted March 2, 2006 Hey there! Welcome to the lapband talk community and I wish you the very best on your journey...I am in the process of having this do too. I'm from east tenn. Is insurance paying for yours or are you financing this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
