I am a fresh face here :)

January 28, 2005

My name is Tracey. Hello to all. I just started the process of getting banded. I have about 50 appointments set up (not really) but they start next week and I should be ready to schedule my surgery the end of April/early May.

I am 39 years old and just got divorced. I need to start my life over and I dont' want to do it as a 308.6 pound woman.

I am very excited to get this going and since I have 1 or 2 appointments per week til the surgery, the time should fly by.

I have extensively researched this. I work at the trauma center where my surgery will be performed and there is an awesome bariatric program set up. That is why it takes a while to get to the surgery date.

I can't wait to be a bandy!

Tracey

Jammin & Losin · January 28, 2005

So glad to meet you Tracey! I wish you lots of luck and I hope all goes smoothly for you to get your band.

Iluvharleys · January 28, 2005

A "Big" welcome from Texas. It sounds like you have done your ground work. Take some time a browse through a lot of the older posts as well as the new ones. You will find a lot of support and information here. Good Luck with your journey!

Frisky · January 29, 2005

Hello!

I am new here too! I was just banded 10 days ago and all is going well (I have just found out that I have already lost 19 lbs I am sure mostly due to the liquid diet, but still nice to see!! If I can answer any questions for you feel free to ask!

Angela

anewme · January 29, 2005

Hey Tracey and Angela:

I wish you both the best of luck. I am a soon-to-be bandster. Scheduled surgery date is Feb. 11th. Doesnt it feel good to know we are all taking steps to change our lives forever. I am so excited. Let us know how you are doing along your journey.