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My surgery date is 1/14. I'm nervous and wishing it was all over. Good luck to all of us...hope everyone's surgery goes well.

I'm getting banded on January 14th. I have very bad arthritis in my right knee and can't walk very well anymore. If I don't lose weight, I won't be able to walk at all pretty soon and that's scarier than any surgery. I'm 54 and have grown children and one grandaughter and I can't even play with her anymore because I'm so limited physically. I'm not 90 but I feel like I am at times. My sister and I made a pact....once I can walk well again, we are going to Paris on vacation. I am doing this to get my quality of life back. I used to walk all the time..and living in NYC, there was nothing better than exploring all those little side streets, and the wonders they held. I want to do that again and am hoping this lap-band will enable me to do so.

I'm in the city as well. Surgery at NYU scheduled for 1/14. Started pre-op diet today. Very nervous about all of this....especially because I'm dealing with a bum knee and am not too mobile. Planning on recuperating at home but am wondering now if my walking issues will be a problem. Looking to converse with other city folk who are going through this experience.