Newbie from Northwestern Missouri

[beckiet 0]

Hi, all! Just taking a moment to introduce myself. I have my pre-op visit with my surgeon tomorrow and do labs and EKG. I am so ready for this!!

Initial visit was 01/03/07, but my insurance required a psyche eval and 8 pre-surgery food counseling sessions with a nutritionist before approval. They approved me on 05/09/07.

I'm very lucky as I have a very supportive family, friends and even co-workers. I have two co-workers who've had the surgery and one friend; all with great stories and experiences. And on the other end, I know several people who've had different bariatric surgeries with horrible results.

I am mom to two adorable children, daughter 3 years 1 month and son 20 months. My husband and family are all very supportive of my decision, so I know I am very lucky and blessed.

[Devana 0]

Welcome, Beckie. Congratulations on your decision to be banded. I'm so envious of you doing this while your children are so young. My son is 14 and I want to get this weight off in time to do things together.

All the best to you!

[Iluvharleys 15]

Welcome to LBT! Good luck tomorrow!