I'm new here......

[Melanie_in_MN 0]

Hello everyone.....I am new to post here. Have been reading LOTS on this site for a couple days now. I am looking to get banded. I have had my first appointment with my surgeon in Sioux Falls, SD--anyone ever been banded there? I am seeing Dr Thaemert. I have my appointment with the dietician and behavioral specialist on April 11th. I weigh about 285 right now and am looking to get to about 160 or so. I can't tell you how much this website has encouraged me. I love hearing real stories from real people and it's really helped answer a lot of my questions. I have been jotting them down in a notebook---still looking for a lot of opinions. Hope it's ok to ask questions? :rolleyes I am also looking for some sort of suppport team. All of you are an inspiration to me and I hope I can do half as good at this as you all are! :clap2:

Melanie

[Iluvharleys 15]

Welcome to LBT! Glad to have you here! There is a ton of information on here just for taking the time to read it all. Good Luck!

[Melanie_in_MN 0]

That's the problem sometimes.....I could sit here all dang day reading this site! :nervous

I appreciate everyone's insights and stories......

Melanie

[sallyjo 0]

Welcome from Texas Melanie. Don't be to nervous it will go well and ask all the questions you need to. I was banded last April and am 8 from goal, so it will happen if you work that band. My daughter lives in Minneapolis. The best to you.

[Melanie_in_MN 0]

Well thanks so much! So nice to see all the success stories--along with some of the not-so-good stuff. I think I can do it. Am anxious to meet with the dietician and behavioral specialist. The more I read and learn about the band, the more anxious I am to get one. I can't wait to add 20 years to my life! I was worried about getting support from my husband, but when the doctor said "most patients in your condition have a life expectancy of around 50. With the band, you can add approximately 20 years on to your life.." That was quite a reality slap! :omg: So I am looking forward to the procedure.

[Melanie_in_MN 0]

Ok--can anyone help me? How do you get that ticker on your signature? I have one created at tickerfactory.com, but I don't know how to get it here?

Thanks!

[flabuless 18]

Welcome to LBT melanie

becky