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So happy for you Erin! Let us know how you're doing when you can.

June 20th right here!!!!

I decided to not tell everyone I know about my surgery. I know people mean well, but I know negative comments will bother me and I need to stay positive. I told my closest friend, she was supportive and very happy for me, her input is one I respect so it was a good feeling to be able to talk about my decision. My family has been great, but my MIL is wanting me to re-schedule surgery because a big family affair is going to be 2 days later. I do understand, she said she will be worried about me and doesn't want to have that looming over her head...but I'm going forward. After talking with my boss, who was also very sweet and supportive, we both decided that my original date works best for both of us, so I have to tell my MI and she will not be happy but it will be fine. June 20th...that is just three weeks from yesterday...insert happy dance here

I'm also in Texas, and so glad to be doing this early instead of in August when it's 20000 degrees, LOL!

My big day is June 20th

We have a lot in common, I have not told many people about my surgery, just my immediate family and my closest friend. I also have a big family event just 3 days after my surgery, I thought about waiting but decided against it, maybe I'm being selfish...I just don't want to wait. My Dr. gave me a book as well, and as much as hubby hates to read...we are going to read it, even if I have to make it a bedtime story LOL! I love that this site has blogs, I've always had writing as an outlet and it helps me, especially when you have support as we do here. Good luck and keep updating:)

Hello neighbor, I'm in Midlothian Your ticker stats are impressive, go you!

I will soon be "with the band" and looking for a support group, or just buddies in the Midlothian or Waxahchie area.

I know! I cannot wait!!!!

What a well written entry, I can't wait to read more. Hugs!

Way to go!

I have a date, June 20th. That is three weeks from tomorrow...this is really happening.

Thanks Alicia, I will consider myself successful if I can just get off my meds. or at least most of them.

Jim, a friend who was banded a year ago said the same thing, the band won't keep you from eating 1000 calorie milkshakes, it's all up to us to use the band.

Thanks everyone! I will be sure to stay active on the board, so I can get all the LUV I can

Whoa! that's good to know...I usually eat yogurt when I'm on Antibiotics to reduce the yeast infection risks, hopefully I can do that this time also. Good idea about waiting to buy foods...thanks so much!!!

Thanks Jean

Thank you MdGardengirl. I will try to remember " this is Life, not a Race!!" when I get in a rush, or start comparing myself to others and their progress.

I meet with the surgeon today, 2 1/2 hours from now to be exact, not that I'm anxious or anything . How do I feel? mostly excited, with a bit of "am I really doing this???" here and there. I feel as if I have been researching for years, but I've only been serious about it since a month ago. At first I thought I would have the Gastric Sleeve, very drastic yes, but I felt like I had to have something drastic to get and keep control. The more I read about the band, the more I saw it as the one for me...so here I am. Mentally I am ready to have surgery tomorrow, but I think physically I need to get prepared and take the time the surgeon will probably suggest. I can't imagine what it will be like to be off the 5 meds. I take to NOT control diabetes, I think that will be amazingly freeing.

If this has been included in another thread, please post the link, but if not...for us Newbies, what are some things you wish you'd known before surgery, or just during the process in general. Thanks so much everyone, the information and support in this forum is AMAZING!

Thank you for sharing that, I completely agree with the minor inconviniences being worth it, to have a better quaility of life.

It's good to know, I read part of the book my surgeon gave me, and it talks about the pain too so I am expecting it.

That's great golfbooboo! I cannot wait to have my band!

Thanks mrspopeye

Hi! I have a consultation tomorrow so I am doing as much research as possible, I keep reading about shoulder pain post-op. Can someone tell me what the cause is, and how long does it last? Also, if you can suggest any questions I might need to ask, I have a list but just in case I've over looked something, I'd appreciate any input. Thanks so much!