My name is Gibson and I'm a message board addict.

[Gibson 7]

I just thought I'd warn you all that you'll probably be sick of me by the time I have my surgery in six months or so! =)

I went to my first informational seminar last night with Dr. Blaine Nease from Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV and I really liked him a lot. He was a down to earth guy with a great sense of humor, no arrogance at all (which I abhor in people!) I am so excited!! I was sitting there all cocky like, "Yeah, I knew that, learned it at lapbandtalk. Yep, knew that. Check, knew that too!" ha ha ha I really appreciate all of the great information I'm gleaning from this site.

Thanks for making me feel welcome everyone!

P.S. I'm a female. I think the name might be throwing people a little. =)

[TerriDoodle 6]

Gibson! Welcome!

You see that line under your name that says "Registered User"? You probably oughta think about changing that to "Not a dude". Otherwise you'll have single women all over your posts! LOL!

[Sweety 0]

welcome Gibson,

nice To Have You Aboard. I Feel The Same Way About This Site. There Is A Ton Of Info. Here. I Am Awaiting Ins. Approval At The Moment. Can't Wait To Actually Have A Date For Surgery. I Am A 36 Year Old Female From Texas. Best Of Luck To You On This Amazing Journey.

[Gibson 7]

I thought I should add that I have a BMI of 52% and weigh 330 pounds. My insurance does pay for lap band surgery but I'm in the six month waiting period now. I'm hoping (and praying) that I'll be able to have the surgery during Christmas break because I'm a teacher and it would be great not to use my sick days for recovery.

I really believe this is going to work for me. I'm hopeful for the first time in years! My goal is to lose about 40 pounds before the surgery and start some sort of exercise regimen before the operation so I can be a little more fit to help my recovery. I know that won't be easy, but I am committed to making this work for me!

[Gibson 7]

Gibson! Welcome!

You see that line under your name that says "Registered User"? You probably oughta think about changing that to "Not a dude". Otherwise you'll have single women all over your posts! LOL!

Thanks for the advice, Terri! I'd already considered that since someone PM'ed me after I posted on her thread and when I replied and told her I was a female she couldn't even mask her disappointment when she PMed me back!

[Gibson 7]

Thanks Sweety! I'm a 37 year old woman from Kentucky!

[Gibson 7]

<----------- Do you think this will work? Or is it too crude? =)

[Sweety 0]

I THINK THAT WORKS. I LOVE IT DAMMIT...... LOL

I CHANGED MINE AS WELL AFTER READING THE POST. NOW MINE SAYS "TEXAS GIRL" INSTEAD OF THE BORING "REGISTERED USER"

[skinnyirishbabe 0]

Hi All,

I'm being banded tomo. I want to scream i'm so so so excited.

Louise

[BreadLady 0]

All the best to you skinnyirishbabe! You will be so happy you had it done. I was banded on Tuesday.

[susannah 2]

Thanks Sweety! I'm a 37 year old woman from Kentucky!

Hi Gibson, I am a 37 year old woman from Australia. Welcome.:biggrin1: Susannah

[TerriDoodle 6]

Thanks for the advice, Terri! I'd already considered that since someone PM'ed me after I posted on her thread and when I replied and told her I was a female she couldn't even mask her disappointment when she PMed me back!

LOL!! That's hilarious!!! <sigh> Poor baby.

[TerriDoodle 6]

<----------- Do you think this will work? Or is it too crude? =)

It is absolute PERFECTION! :biggrin1:

[Mischievous1 6]

Thanks for the advice, Terri! I'd already considered that since someone PM'ed me after I posted on her thread and when I replied and told her I was a female she couldn't even mask her disappointment when she PMed me back!

How funny is that...well its true we don't have A whole lotta men on here in comparison to the amount of women!

[Mischievous1 6]

Thanks Sweety! I'm a 37 year old woman from Kentucky!

Welcome Gibson, i'm a 37 year old woman from ORegon!!