Tell us about yourself

[rcoleband 0]

Hi Everyone,

I am Renee.

I live in So California.

I have a 21 year old daughter that just graduated college (Happy, Proud MOM)

I am a corporate trainer in the pharmaceutical industry.

I love being me, just want to be less of me (Smile)

I enjoy music, traveling and mind/logic games and puzzles.

[rcoleband 0]

Hi Everyone,

I am Renee.

I live in So California.

I am 37 and 5'3"

I have a 21 year old daughter that just graduated college (Happy, Proud MOM)

I am a corporate trainer in the pharmaceutical industry.

I love being me, just want to be less of me (Smile)

I enjoy music, traveling and mind/logic games and puzzles.

I also have a very spoiled Diva Dog nammed Sammy. She is a Lhasa Apso. I have no children so I spoil the dog. If she only knew how lucky she is. LOL

I was banded 6/18/08

[jemo97 1]

Hey Ladies....

My name is Michi

I am 33

I 5'3

I live in Atlanta, GA

I am single....but I have a wonderful, supportive boyfriend :smile:

I don't have any kids....yet

I am a project manager

I have a slight additiction to shoes (currently refusing rehab...no, no, NO!)

I was banded on May 6th 2008 because I love me some me!! and I need to start taking better care of myself.

You all keep me inspired....thanks!

[ldelay 0]

Hi My name is Lorna

I am 54 years old and have been married for 32 years

I am a program manager for the Defense Department and live in Northern Virginia

I have a 28 year old daughter

I am originally from New Orleans

I will be banded this Friday, one more day and a wake up

I am happy, frightened, and go from being great with it to what am I thinking

I finally decided to take my life and health back from years of just getting bigger and bigger

Now it is not about how I will look so much as how I will feel

I have been on the preop diet for 9 days and lost 10.5 pounds Never though I could do liquids for this long, but then I never though I would get banded either:thumbup:

[pinkdots410 1]

Nice to meet everyone!

Here's a little about me:

My Name is Lexy, I am 28 (29 in the 26th). I am a pround wife and mommy to an 8 year old and a 5 year old. I am an Executive Administrator and a Weddng/Event Planner. I am from/live in Philly!

I decided to get the Lap Band because plain and simple, I was tired of being fat and having high blood pressure. Once I had to start taking meds, that was it!

I am doing well so far - this was the best decision I have ever made! :scared2:

Please feel free to read my blog! :smile:

[tammygirl 0]

I am Tammy ,50 years old, and loving it.

I am originally from Los Angeles, and have lived in South Carolina since the early 90's.

I have been married to my wonderful husband for 23 years and he will join me as a banded person this fall.

We have a 23 yr. old daughter who has just graduated from Hampton University (Go Pirates!)

I have been a registered nurse for about 30 years. Currently I teach nursing in a local university.

My interests include travel, West African and Carribbean art, and encouraging women of color toward higher education.

I love this forum and enjoy learning from all of you!

[serenity55 15]

Hi,

My name is Debbie.

I'm 53 years old and am struggling with insurance.

I am totally blind, and work as a switchboard operator for an organization for the blind in southern California.

I am a pianist, and hav performed in New York, and have traveled to England. I have recorded a couple of CD's, one original.

I'm struggling with insurance, and hoping to get things started so I can be banded.

[Crishell 0]

I'm Crishell. From Central VA. Will be 40 on August 14.

Single, never married, no kids, but one niece (10), one nephew(9), one god daughter (21) and one god son(15). I am about to be a "godmother grandma" (as it was explained to me) in November. But I have no time for babysitting these days. I am enjoying living my new thinner life. I work in health care.

Had surgery 1/19/07. Highest weight ever was 368. Surgery day weight was 300.5. Current weight is 225. Just got back from a cruise this past Sunday so gotta get back on track with my eating and exercise routine. Been a member of Curves for past year and half. Tried a six week belly dancing class in May because was interested in it and figured would be a good way to get in some more exercise. I had fun. Looking forward to getting out of the 220's and reaching Onderland!!

[TravelLady48 0]

Renee:

First congratulation on your decision, and I wish you luck your weigh loss.

I too live in So.Cal and would be interested to know who did your band. At this time I am having a problem with the doctor I have chosen and I might be looking for another dr.

[TravelLady48 0]

Tammy:

Congratulations on your decision to get the band, I hope to join all of you soon. I might have to change Dr's to get my band, but I am determined. It's for my health.

You are also lucky that your husband is going to join you, because he does understand about your struggle. My husband (of 30 Yrs) still thinks I should be able to just stop eating and that should solve the problem. After all these years he should know that isn't going to work.

My son Patrick is also a Hampton graduate (2005) as is his fiance. they are both my major support. :thumbup:

[Blessed1 0]

I am 38

Married for 17 years with 2 beautiful daughters (16 &9)

I live in Greensboro, NC (transplanted form Strong Island, NY)

I am a social worker

....and I too am an intovert. I often question if I would be had I not battled with my weight since childhood.

"I was banded all the way back in March of 2004, lost a grand total of 25 pounds and "lost the follow up".

We moved from NY to NC and to be honest I was so busy taking care of everything and everybody else, I forgot about ME.

.....So here I am 4 years later determined to be the best me I can be. I finally obtained all of my medical records and found a Dr. in my area. I had my first fill 5/1/08 (prior to this I had no restriction and could eat just about anybody under the table:biggrin:). Since then I have lost 17 and am so grateful.

I truly believed that perhaps the Lap band just didn't work for me. Now I know that it can and it does, if I use it as the tool it was meant to be."

[sheilamj1fan 2]

Okay Ladies, we should start some topics!!

[tammygirl 0]

Tammy:

Congratulations on your decision to get the band, I hope to join all of you soon. I might have to change Dr's to get my band, but I am determined. It's for my health.

You are also lucky that your husband is going to join you, because he does understand about your struggle. My husband (of 30 Yrs) still thinks I should be able to just stop eating and that should solve the problem. After all these years he should know that isn't going to work.

My son Patrick is also a Hampton graduate (2005) as is his fiance. they are both my major support. :thumbup:

Thank you, TravelLady. We are all pulling for you! People who are not obese often do not really understand our struggle. It may take a minute for your husband. But as you get finer, he will become a convert. YEA for your son and future daughter-in-law! Us Hampton folk got to stick together!

Tammygirl

[tammygirl 0]

Okay Ladies, we should start some topics!!

What's on your mind?:thumbup:

[aprilapple 1]

I'm down:wink2: I'll start a master thread on our forum and we can shoot the breeze. we can also start threads with specific topics.