Can't Wait To Chat With Ya'll, Read My Intro Please!

[Lapband Maggie 0]

Can't tell you how glad I am I found LapBand talk forums! I was encouraged to introduce myself, so here goes! My name is Beth and I am 24 years old. I've been married three years, and I have two children, 24 mos and 11 mos. I live in Columbus, Ohio and I am getting my surgery at OSU with Dr. Mikami. My surgery date is June 5, and I can't believe how quickly my 6 months of education went!

Truthfully, I have been waiting to get WLS longer than 6 months. I first started looking into WLS after I had my first child, 04/10. I weighed 245lbs, having gained 45 lbs during pregnancy. I labored 21 hours, and ended up having a C-section. I attempted to diet, but the doctors discouraged me, saying that recovery time is not the time to lose weight. I waited until I got the doctor's approval (around 3 months postpartum) I probably lost about 10 lbs before I was pregnant again at 5 months postpartum. The second pregnancy I gained only 13 lbs, putting me at 253 lbs (I am 5'4) I am stunned every time I think about that number. So, I had my recovery time, and got an application for WLS. I started classes BLAST classes in November just finished up in April. I lost 20ish lbs, putting me at 238. I got approved and had my pre-op appt. Surgery date is in a week or so!

I feel so fortunate to have the knowledge and resources to be able to get WLS. I know it will be hard work, but it seems like a dream come true!

Beth

[NurseDana 32]

Congrats on your decision! It will be hard work but the pay off is so worth it! Good luck to you and keep coming back here...its a great place for information and support!

[Lapband Maggie 0]

Thanks! And congrats on your weight loss!

[DeAna N 229]

Hi bandbeth65 I'm just getting started still completeing test had my consult on 10May getting everything to submit to my insurance So no surgery date yet wishing you great success & keep us posted on ur progress

[j1m 4]

Welcome ...Good luck you will do GREAT .....

[NWgirl 574]

Congratulations on your decision! It really is an exciting thing

[daisychains7 427]

Hey Beth! Congrats on starting your journey I'm 22 and was recently banded. There have already been ups and downs but I can't wait for the new me. Lots of support here!

[Dawn200321 146]

Congratulations to you! You have made a life changing decision and I can speak from a personal standpoint that it may be the best one you have ever made!