First Post

Hello to all of the bandsters out there. I decided to keep a quick blog here to keep track of myself and to share with others. I find that the message boards are a bit busy and I do a poor job of keeping up. Here I can say what's going on for my own reference as well as anyone else who might stop by (welcome). I am scheduled to be banded on Monday, July 20, 2009. WLS was first suggested to me back in 1997 but I think I was too young and generally not ready. I recently have had a family sponsor come forth to self pay my surgery and am very very grateful that I'm able to start this journey. I've already completed my initial surgeon consult and psych exam. I'm scheduled for an additional educational seminar and my H&P next week. I'm a little nervous about starting the pre-op diet and getting underway with giving up my guilty pleasure food but I'm 110% sure that it's for the best. I'll try to post again after my next dr appt!