Howdy from Tejas ;)

[jaylray 0]

I'm Jessica. I'm a 29 year old single mom who has been researching lap band for several months. After being overweight my entire life (except for a period of illness when I was in kindergarten), I finally decided to take the plunge (or ascent?)

I'm scheduled to be banded in Juarez, Mex. on March 6. I'm going through BeLite, and my patient facilitator is Ruby. I think she might be new, as I haven't seen much information posted about her. Anyone have any experience with Ruby?

I have a bmi of 46+, and I am feeling excitement, fear, and impatience among other things. I hope all goes well for me.

I'm doing a video blog on YouTube. I'm not sure how to link to it, but I'll figure it out soon enough. Right now, it's time for bed....

[MacMadame 81]

Welcome to LapBandTalk!

The place to find info on BeLite is the "Doctors & Hospitals" section. Use the "search" function and you'll find a lot of info about them.

[ShelleyB 2]

Greetings from Texas as well! Sounds like we are the same path! I have been researching lap-band for several months. Each year for the past 2-3 years, I have considered it, but never like I am now. My bmi is 37, but I have several comorbidities; sleep apnea, hypertension, etc. I have my first consultation scheduled for 1/29/09. My surgeon requires a psychologic and nutritional evaluations...mine are scheduled for next week. I am feeling the same emotions...excitement, fear and impatience!! Hang in there and keep reading the lapband forum, they have some great posts!!

Warmest wishes from the Lonestar State!