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[Guest Crittermama]

Hello. I am not as yet banded and I am brand new to this bulletin board and have been "lurking" on the Spotlight BB for a week or so now. I have been gathering all the information about the lap band experience that I can and have found the BBs to be invaluable. The information I have gotten (and much of it printed for later referral) from all you banders is so very different than the "just the facts" information I have found on the web sites of different surgeons, not that it hasn't also been helpful.

I have my first appointment with my doctor in about 2 weeks to see about taking this to the next step. I don't know what comes after that, but I am sure it will be awhile before any surgery is done. However, what I have read and learned from everyone's experiences has reinforced to me that this is something I want and need very badly.

[nickyjs 3]

Hi Heidi,

I'm only new myself but I just wanted to say good luck with your appt. I too have found these wonderful people a wealth of information. It's where you can find out the real experiences both good and bad. Which in the information collection stage is vital.

Anyway best of luck