Newbie!!!!

[dfox3325 0]

I started my journey towards Lap Band in January 2008, my surgery is to be sometime in July.

I am starting to get a little nervous about what is to come.

I'm doing well reminding myself eat every few hours small amounts of food to keep my metabolism up and re-training myself.

I also carry a water bottle around with me constantly so I remind myself to get enough fluids.

I am going to Pittsburgh Bariatrics in Fox Chapel area (St. Margaret's Hospital) and my doctors are Dr. Means and Dr. Quinlin. They tell me that this particular place is a "Source of Excellence" in the bariatrics arena.

I enjoy going to the meetings every month and have learned so much about the body and food.

I have always thought that I was the "Queen of Diets" over the last 40 years, I would lose 60-70 pounds and then put it back on and more in 5 years.

Like I said I've learned a lot since I started this retraining.

I'm not a sweet eater, but I have a habit of not eating all day and eating too much in the evening (volume). I have been attemping to change that.

I'll told I am a perfect candidate for Lap Band.

I have been extremely active over the years even with the weight, but I have a back problem that has been keeping me from doing the things I want to do. Hopefully losing the weight will improve this!!

Edited April 30, 2008 by dfox3325

[smgallop 1]

Congratulations on taking the first steps! Keep us posted. We're all here to support each other.

[dfox3325 0]

I'll need all the support I can get!!!

[jnbwilds 0]

Welcome to the forum! It sounds like you are doing a great job of preparing yourself and learning new habits! Most of us were yo-yo dieters also, and the band is a great tool to keep you on track. Good luck!