Hi Everyone I've been lurking for some time now

[InTheBreeze13 0]

Hi. My name is Sean and I've been working toward getting banded for almost a year now. I've finally got the green light from BCBS after a tremendous amount of help from Kelley and Walter at ObesityLaw.com. Thank you so much Kelley!!! I guess it's time to come out of the shadows as I'm getting banded on 1-12-07!

Thanks to everyone here too! I've had access to a great deal of knowledge and experience while lurking at this site and it's already been very useful as I prepare for this new journey. You've all been a big help to me already in making this decision. I can't believe it's finally going to happen. I'm excited and nervous at the same time but am very optimistic that this is the best choice for myself and my future well being. I'm sure I'll need more help and advice as I progress and I'm looking forward to "meeting" many kindred souls here. Thanks again, Sean

[Kat817 19]

Welcome Sean---congrats on the determination it took to getting the approval for your surgery, you have already shown you have what it takes to do this! I fully believe it is something you will never regret!

This is a great site, hang out, ask questions...look at the before and afters for wonderful inspiration.

I look forward to following your progress. Hang out, tell us a little bit about you...make yourself at home, you have found friends, and kindred spirits here!!!

Welcome!

Kat

[becca77 0]

Welcome Sean, you're getting banded on my B-Day! Good luck, and stay in touch, I'll be needing all the info I can get!

[TracyinKS 7]

welcome and good luck, look forward to your progress reports

[Ambrosia 1]

Welcome, Sean. You're getting banded the day I go in for my consultation. I, too, have lurked on this board for quite awhile and the education has been priceless. As I write this, it just turned midnight and fireworks are going off like crazy for the new year. I just moved to this neighborhood this spring and it seems my new neighbors aren't as heavily armed as the neighbors in my old neighborhood! Wonder why I moved?! Anyway, good luck on your journey and keep us posted on your success.

Sharon

[NowNotSoBigGuy 0]

Sean: I wish you all the best as you prepare to enter BandLand. While we males are clearly in the minority among the LBT faithful, we can all share our experiences, pre and post-op. I encourage you to read as many posts as you can in the time before your surgery and to setup a "ticker" in your signature. And have someone take pictures, so months or years from now, you can look back and say, "Getting banded was the smartest thing I ever did".

[juliegeraci 7]

Hi Sean, welcome to the lapband forum. Best of luck to you.

[InTheBreeze13 0]

Thanks for the warm welcome! Becca77, I hope it's a happy B-day for you as well as myself!