NUBarb45

I am Barbara I am 45 yrs YOUNG :smile: I am 5 ft 11 in I am the proud mother of an 18yr old who just graduated from high school and just started classes this past week at North Carolina State (GO WOLFPACK!!!!) I live in Killeen, TX I am a registered nurse I LOVE jazz I have a boxer named Champ Having Lap Band surgery was one of the best things I have ever done for myself. I was banded Feb 20, 2008 Starting weight 255 current weight 195

Thanks for sharing your experience. My surgery date is Feb 2oth. I was getting anxious and nervous but you have helped calm some of those jitters.

I am glad you are able to have your surgery. I am also scheduled for Feb 20th. Are you nervous?

Hello My name is Barbara I am fron Texas. I am 44 yrs old single with one daughter who is graduating this year (YEAH). I work as a registered nurse. I am 5'11 and weigh in at 253 ofically this morning. My surgey date is Feb 20th. I am on the 4th day of my pre op diet. It's getting easier. Lets all keep in touch and share this incredible journery!!!! Oh yeah I almost forgot to mention the puppy. I have a ne puppy Named Champ. He is a boxer, our old Queen of the house passed away in Dec.

Thanks for the words of encouraement. I am on day 3 of this low carb diet. My doctor does not require a liquid diet but a very low carb, high protien diet. It's difficult at times but I am focused, I want the prize in the end. I will be 45 yrs old on March 18th. I could not think of a better birthday gift to give myself other than this surgery. My daughter is going off to college in the fall and I am sigle so I will have so much more time to devote to bettering me. This is my 1st major step in creating the NU Barb Thanks again for the support

I started my pre op diet today. My surgery is Feb 20th. My diet consits of Carbs: not more than 30 grams per day Protien: minimum of 70 grams per day Fat: Not more than 10 grams per day The day before surgery only sugar free clear liquids

Feb 20th is my surgery date also. I start my pre op diet tomorrow. Boy am I anxious. I really cannot believe that it's going to happen. I have overloaded myself with lap band information, read so many posts and they have been very helpful. I truely feel like my life will be re started after Feb 20th. Barb

My BMI is 36 and I have told a few people that I plan on getting the Lp Band. My close friends are very supportive. They know how much I stuggle with my weight. Some people have said negative things but they will never feel what I am feeling unless they too are obese. I would not sneak to drink liquids at work. Be proud of your decision to become a better healthier you. Most of these people have some type of insecuities themselves. WE all carry some type of weight be it physical or not. I hope to have my surgery the 1st week of March. Good luck to you all.

Noni, What part of Central Texas do you live? I live in Killeen Tx and I am planning on being banded by Dr Ganta in Austin (Austin Bariatric Institute). I had my initial consultation with him in Dec. I am using my 401 K to pay for the procedure seeing that my insurance does not cover bariatric surgery. Barbara

Hello everyone, My name is Barbara. I am 44 yrs old soon to be 45 in March. I plan on being banded the 1st week of March. I am very excited about it all. I have a duahgter who is graduating this year and going off to college. After 17yrs of being a single mother, I am looking forward to some "ME" time. I look forward to communicating with you all and leaning on you all for that extra support when times get tough.

Hello Monica, My name is Barbara and I live in Killeen also. I am looking to have my surgery at the end of Feb. I am self pay also. I am going to Dr Ganta in Austin. Lets keep in touch. OK?

I had my initial consultation with Dr Ganta on Dec 20th and I am hoping to have my surgery Feb 20th. Please do share your experince with me . Thanks.

Hello Everyone. My name is Barbara and after much reseach and soul searching I have decided to have lap band surgery. My insurance does not pay for weight loss surgery so I am taking a loan out on my 401K. I have struggled with my weight for as long as I can remember and after making this decision and getting the loan approved, I can breathe a sigh of relief. It's like I see a light at the end of a long dark tunnel. No one who is not overweight or has never been overweightcould ever relate. I hope to have surgery on Feb 20th. There are many appointments still needed. But now it doesen't really matter how long it takes to complete the appointments. I look forward to sharing my experience and gaining experince and tips from people who have been banded already.

Hello Everyone. My name is Barbara and after much reseach and soul searching I have decided to have lap band surgery. My insurance does not pay for weight loss surgery so I am taking a loan out on my 401K. I have struggled with my weight for as long as I can remember and after making this decision and getting the loan approved, I can breathe a sigh of relief. It's like I see a light at the end of a long dark tunnel. No one who is not overweight or has never been overweightcould ever relate. I hope to have surgery on Feb 20th. There are many appointments still needed. But now it doesen't really matter how long it takes to complete the appointments. I look forward to sharing my experience and gaining experince and tips from people who have been banded already.