juspeachi 0 Posted February 5, 2009 hi im new here. meeting my surgeon on the 23 hope to be banded in march . hi to all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heidib 15 Posted February 5, 2009 Hi there!!! Good luck!! I LOVE my band!! If you need anything just ask the people here are great!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whimsyetc 0 Posted February 5, 2009 Hello, all --- I will be getting my band in mid-March, after a long year of evals, testing, and being sidetracked with a hip replacement revision in July. But now I'm within a month of this huge step. I'm VERY excited, and just need some feedback from you experienced banders on the best way (for ME) to tell family and friends that I'm heading into this surgery. My psych session emphasized that this surgery is NOT to "get rid of something bad" (weight), which is the basis for feeling embarrassed about it, but instead is taking control of my health and quality of life. How did you all handle this? :bananalama: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heidib 15 Posted February 5, 2009 Hello, all --- I will be getting my band in mid-March, after a long year of evals, testing, and being sidetracked with a hip replacement revision in July. But now I'm within a month of this huge step. I'm VERY excited, and just need some feedback from you experienced banders on the best way (for ME) to tell family and friends that I'm heading into this surgery. My psych session emphasized that this surgery is NOT to "get rid of something bad" (weight), which is the basis for feeling embarrassed about it, but instead is taking control of my health and quality of life. How did you all handle this? :bananalama: Hi! Congrats on your upcoming banding!!! I only told people really close to me untill after banding. My mom was the one who told me about the band. Everyone has been very supportive. :present: The surgery is going to be a good thing for you. Good luck! :cheers2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
