newme 0 Posted April 3, 2007 Just wanted to say hello to all and Congrats! to all the bandsters and for those of you like me awaiting your rebirth date as I call it remember that our day will come but until then patience is a virtue! As for the LBT I have been checking the site out for a while and I appreciate the love, support, humor and family like feel. So Kudos to all that help make that happen. I have so many questions and concerns but.... Well my story is ... I have been overweight ALL my life and I am TIRED! I have tolarated the weight because I didn't want others to know my struggle. Yet I have allowed it to hinder me in many different areas of my life. Well now I am a single mother of a beautiful little girl name Madison and I want to give her the best of me and being this over weight and at risk for potential health problems is not my best. I have tried all diets from a to z and nothing helps me create the true LIFE CHANGE that I NEED!!!! Although I believe that starts with in. I was initially pursuing the Gastro however I think it is a little too invasive. In addition to that I have Ins issues which maybe GOD's way of redirecting my path. Needless to say I am scheduled for the band on May 22nd 2007. I have began my pre opt things and am so excited. i just feel things are going to smooth to be true. Anyone from Chicago and had the band done at Mercy Hospital with Dr. Banomal (SP)? Well I am about 308 at 5ft 2in and I would like to be around the 165 range I like being thick just not unhealthy. Therefore I will take it one day at a time... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kimmie 0 Posted April 3, 2007 Hey...welcome! You're right along schedule! I'm still pre-op. Waiting on Insurance approval! I'm getting my surgery done in Chicago too, at One Day Health with Dr. Myers. Good luck, if you need a buddy, shoot me an IM! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diva1969 0 Posted April 3, 2007 Welcome!! I'm just beginning my journey, I'm in the SW SUburbs and planning to use Day one health, don't know which surgeon yet though. I am scheduled to go the seminar this saturday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tammyj 15 Posted April 12, 2007 I was banded at Mercy on March 15th. I feel like a new person already and have no regrets. Congrats on making this life changing decision. If you would like to talk feel free to PM me. Good Luck to You!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FELICIA17 0 Posted April 13, 2007 I am being banded by Dr. Bonomo on July 11th. Congrats on your date, it's right around the corner. Please keep us filled in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites