andersonder 0 Posted February 21, 2009 Hey, I am new to this. I have gone through everything and had called my Dr. last week to see when I wld be schld for surgey. Well guess what, the ltr was in my mailbox and since I do not like to check the mail I didn't know that I hd bn schld for 03-12-09!!! So I am having a mix of emotions today. :redface:I have viewed the Emmi video and I am a lil relieved. I heard about this site trought the pre-op class so I decided to visit. Can anyone give me any inspiration. I need this surgery, I have 2 wonderful daugheters :smile:and I have no energy to keep up w/ them. I am only 35 and I do not want to live like this. I want the lady inside me to come out and be the person in the mirror that I hope to see in a year:thumbup:. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andersonder 0 Posted February 21, 2009 Hey, I am new to this. I have gone through everything and had called my Dr. last week to see when I wld be schld for surgey. Well guess what, the ltr was in my mailbox and since I do not like to check the mail I didn't know that I hd bn schld for 03-12-09!!! So I am having a mix of emotions today. :redface:I have viewed the Emmi video and I am a lil relieved. I heard about this site trought the pre-op class so I decided to visit. Can anyone give me any inspiration. I need this surgery, I have 2 wonderful daugheters :smile:and I have no energy to keep up w/ them. I am only 35 and I do not want to live like this. I want the lady inside me to come out and be the person in the mirror that I hope to see in a year:thumbup:. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MustangGirlRN 0 Posted February 22, 2009 Hi and welcome! I can tell you that getting the lapband has been the best thing I have ever done for myself. I'm a mother of five and a nurse, so I've spent most of my life giving to others. The lapband was about me. I was banded 11/7/08 and I've lost 40 pounds. I'm 1/3 of the way to my goal, and already I have so much more energy and motivation. I've dropped about 3-4 sizes depending on what I'm wearing and I feel phenomenal. I used to hate getting dressed every day wondering what I could fit in that would look decent. Now, I'm looking through my old things for fun things to wear. I have a long way to go, but I love my lapband. It's the tool I've needed for many many year. Good luck to you with your surgery. This site is a wealth of information and most of the people on here are friendly, encouraging, and helpful:thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hally 0 Posted February 22, 2009 Hey, I am new to this. I have gone through everything and had called my Dr. last week to see when I wld be schld for surgey. Well guess what, the ltr was in my mailbox and since I do not like to check the mail I didn't know that I hd bn schld for 03-12-09!!! So I am having a mix of emotions today. :redface:I have viewed the Emmi video and I am a lil relieved. I heard about this site trought the pre-op class so I decided to visit. Can anyone give me any inspiration. I need this surgery, I have 2 wonderful daugheters :smile:and I have no energy to keep up w/ them. I am only 35 and I do not want to live like this. I want the lady inside me to come out and be the person in the mirror that I hope to see in a year:thumbup:. I know when i got my surgery date last week i started to second guess myself to!! Iam scheduled for the 17th of April 2009. I totally get where your head is at. I kept thinking am i doing the right thing, can i justify the money, surely i can do this by myself cant I?? Then i took a good look at where iam at. Iam doing the right thing cos its time for me to be the real me, I can justify the money because if i develop a chronic disease like diabetes, sleep apnea, heart disease then the cost will be outrageous over my life span. And i know i cant do this by myself cos i have tried and failed and suceeded so many times. The lap band is a tool that will set me up for life. It is a long term process that will enable me to loose weight and maintain it. Not put it all back on again when i start to get lazy again and not exercise. I know you are doing the right thing. I have now moved past the self doubt and have embraced the thought of a new me!! All the best. Sam:thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andersonder 0 Posted February 23, 2009 Thanks for your inspiration and congrats to you keep in touch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andersonder 0 Posted February 23, 2009 Thanks alot, I stopped by the office today and my date is now 3/18 (my mom will b out of town on the 12th). I saw a lady there she had lost 70lbs with the band and she said her only regret was that she had not done it sooner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
