Newbie in GA

[USMCWife 0]

Hi all!

I was so happy to find this site and these forums today!! So many helpful things to read and such kind words from so many to others on the site!

I was banded last Tuesday, November 17th. I am so very ready to be done with the clear liquid diet tomorrow and ready to move forward with feeling like a new and better me!!

I am a 33-year-old female who has had a lifelong struggle with my weight. I got married just over two years ago to an absolutely wonderful man and we have (I think) the best ever and cutest 19-month-old son! My husband is a career marine and that career recently moved us to the middle of nowhere southern GA. The stress of the move and starting over in such a foreign place for me brought on even more weight and more depression stemming from that gain. One very positive thing that came from the move though is that I found out our insurance covered this surgery 100% AND they are very quick with their approvals (I believe the approval came in less than 2 days from the time the surgeon sent it in). It's something I had thought about doing and researched for quite some time and am so happy to have the surgery completed!

Right now though, I think I am at my absolute lowest energy level ever. The whole only clear liquid diet this first week has been challenging, for sure! I find it interesting how different surgeons have so many different strategies for eating post-surgery...I will still be on a liquid diet next week and then pureed foods for 2 weeks following that. Gosh, what I wouldn't do for a little baby food right now to fill me up! :thumbup:

I am so looking forward to feeling good and being happy with the person I see looking back at me in the mirror. I look forward to being able to run and play with my son as much as he wants and being a better and happier wife to my husband.

I will appreciate any and all encouraging words and suggestions I can get on this site and am excited to meet others going through this at the same time!

Kirsten

[stl2atl07 0]

Hi, Kirsten! I wanted to be the first to welcome you to Lapbandtalk! I am Preband myself and I am here everyday finding new information and encouraging words.

Come back everyday as I am sure you will find something new all the time. The People here are Awesome. The Stories are very Inspirational.

Have you discovered the Chat feature? Its a great place to meet other Banders like yourself. We talk about Lapband and Life. Sometimes the topic gets a "little" off topic, LOL!

I am from Georgia and a Transplant, too! Moving here I initially became very isolated and gained 80lbs. But I am beginning to embrace it. Its a peaceful way of life here.

Good luck on your Journey! :thumbup:

Edited November 24, 2009 by stl2atl07
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