Lisa's Introduction

[mom2kiss 0]

Hello everyone! I am so glad I found this website. Here is my story.

I have been overweight my whole life, but especially after I got married and had a baby. Well, my baby is alomst 14, and I still haven't dropped the "baby fat". I come from a family with history of heart disease, strokes and diabetes. In fact, I lost a very dear aunt to complications of diabetes 2 1/2 yrs ago, when she was only 54. My Dr.s have told me, it's not a matter of "if" I will get diabetes, but "when". I want to do something about my health before I have tons of serious health problems. I already have high blood pressure.

I have been considering weight loss surgery for a few years, and have of course tried many diets, and exercise programs. I can lose weight, I just can't seem to keep it off. I have done lots of research about the band, and watched the live surgery, and "Big Medicine" on TLC. I have talked to several surgeons and nurses (I work in an Operating Room)

Finally, in May 2007, I made the decision to have the band, and went to a seminar. From then till August I put together everything the insurance company required, and less than 2 weeks later (yesterday) I found out I was approved. Yeah!

I live 5 hours away from my surgeon, and so this board is my support group. Luckily, 3 of us from our work are all doing this surgery within 2 weeks of each other, so we will have each other for support. I am the last of us to get banded, so I will get to see what the others go through, before I do. That could be a good, or bad thing!!:paranoid

I look forward to getting to know each other.

[blahblahblah 4]

Welcome!

Hope your wait until banding is quick!

Rain

[Lorsbander 1]

Welcome! This is a wonderful place for information and support. October 5 will be here before you know it!

Best of luck to ya!!!!!!

[TheGh0st 9]

Lisa - Welcome to the site. Glad you found us too and Happy Birthday, mine is today as well.

[DonHoll1 0]

Lisa Welcome to the site. Best of luck with your surgery.

[lorid 0]

GLADTAMEETCHA! It is awesome that you have 2 of your coworkers going through the surgery with you. That will be SUCH a great support system! Welcome to the Loser's Club my friend! I am excited for you!

[mom2kiss 0]

Thanks everyone for the encouragement. I am leaving tomorrow morning to travel to the city where I am having surgery. Friday, is my surgery. Keep me in your prayers.

I've lost 15 lbs so far on the pre op diet, and 25 lbs from my heaviest, but I can't figure out how to change my ticker. I will look into that when I am home on sick leave, and have time to figure it out.

Thanks again everyone!

[lachica39 0]

<p><p>Congrats, I to found this forum about 6 wks ago. It is very helpful. I am just in the starting phase. Seminar 10/5 pray for your fast recovery.</p></