New from Georgia

[tarajim 20]

Hi,

New on the board, in Atlanta area. Gonna self pay (actually, my employer is paying). I went to the seminar two nights ago. Will knock out all my requirements by Nov 3. Hope to have banding near the end of Nov. Wish me luck, I will post back later.

I had my Psych eval yesterday, my consult, Dietician meeting, Upper GI, Labs, EKG, and Cardio consult today..... PASSED THEM ALL!!!

Yea, Pre-op 11/18 and banding 11/23!!!! (My preferred day)

Suprised that there is no Pre-op liquid diet requirement and Post Op will only be liquids for 1 week!!

Dietician stressed eating the correct foods, and exercise. Said the band does not make you lose weight, but the life change does. But she said the band keeps you from putting it back on.

Dr. Johnson, in Suwanee Ga is great!!!!

I feel good tonight!!!

TJ

[annieangel 0]

Congratulations!!! Welcome to the first day of the rest of your life. Keep up that positive attitude! Today is a good day...you can do it...believe in yourself.

[stl2atl07 0]

Happy to find so many others from Georgia here, maybe we can all meet up to Celebrate one day.

I agree, SO's are going to have problems with the lifestyle changes you are making, and fears of how that is going to effect them. I don't have a SO but I share a house with my Mother, My Elderly Auntie, and my 2 children. They have voiced they didn't want me to try make them eat "baby food". My Mother who BMI is 35 is considering asking for a Lapband herself. I think it would be easier for me, if Me and My Mom did it together. We are very close best friends, and she is very supportive of my decision. But I am not going to push her into making hers. I am doing this to get healthy, and I am doing this for me. I think thats what we all have to do. Good Luck on your Journey!

[stl2atl07 0]

BTW There is a Georgia Lapbanders Group Everyone where we can all keep in contact, and post discussions. There's a link to it on my profile page. Hope to see you there!