meedy8r

Hooray! I was able to move my dates up - surgery is on 5/22 in Orange (will y'all add me to the list of dates and prayers?) Sorry the screen name is hard to catch (pronounced "Mediator") -- you all are so encouraging. This is really such a good thing, this board. Stitchy, I'm with you...no pre-op diet is being required by my doctor, so I'm finding myself "enjoying" all things...knowing that the chips, guacomole and Coronas shall be somewhat a thing of the past... Funny thing the other day (I have beer about once in a blue moon) but as I was enjoying one of those Coronas, I noticed it was a Corona "Light". Now how silly is that, with the band in sight? I give that a big "why bother!" Hope you enjoyed your Red Robin burger Stitchy...but know you'll enjoy your new lean-mean-weight free body more! Blessings, Meedy8r

Hi everyone. I'm super new to all this. Looks like my stats are pretty close to TXPeach...I'm 5'5 with low BMI (35) and am going in for band soon. Have appt. 5/22 and surgery date 6/5...but think I'll try to move it up (am self-pay ...so hopefully I can get earlier date...am hoping to move next appt. to Monday, 5/15 and surgery to 5/22). Am in Temecula, CA area and getting banded by Dr. Owens (Coastal Obesity) in OC. Has anyone been able to start little bits of exercise yet? How soon is too soon? I can't wait to end this ridiculous struggle with weight! I run a business and hope a lighter, healthier lifestyle will help the professional image -- I want to get rid of the "fat suits!" Blessings to you all!