Just starting out

Gr8ful gal · February 22, 2007

Hi All,

I have been lurking for quiet some time and I finally decided to stop lurking and say hello.

I am being banded on March 30 by Dr. Kaul in Westchester, NY I am so excited and very nervous. I have been to three seminars (due to change of doctors) I have read Weightloss Surgery for Dummies and Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding by Jessie Ahroni, PhD. I feel pretty informed just excited.

Congratulations to all of you, so many of you who post often have helped me make this decision and I appreciate the community you have here!

Devana · February 23, 2007

Welcome gal, I'm glad you're posting. Congratulations on your surgery. A whole new life awaits!

gigi8 · February 23, 2007

Hi Gr8ful gal and welcome to LBT! Congratulations on your upcoming band date! As you know, this site is great, containing alot of information and support. I was banded on 1/30/07 and am doing well. Best of luck to you! Feel free to ask any questions you may have (or pm or e-mail me). Best of luck to you! Gigi

Iluvharleys · February 23, 2007

Welcome to LBT! Congrats on your surgery date too! Glad you decided to come out of hiding and post with us. There is a lot of information on here too so kick up your feet and start reading!

Gr8ful gal · February 23, 2007

Thanks for the welcomes!! I have been reading at least one hour a night to get info and inspiration!

HelenC · February 23, 2007

Congrats on your upcoming surgery! It's an exciting time. By the time my surgery rolled around, I was practically breathless all the time, and frequently questioned myself as to whether I really knew what I was in for!

10 days post banding, I have no regrets - even the night I cheated and ended up in severe pain and agony for 12 hours. I just counted it as a lesson learned