Megg40

Thank you so much Debbie....I hope you are well!!

Meg

Hi. I am Meg, 40, in Florida. I am looking for a mentor/buddy that I can talk to and also who I can give support to as well. I have never met anyone personally that has been through this. I am looking to all websites I can find for support. I have been to my surgeons seminar, sent in all of my paperwork, and now have my first appoinment with my surgeon on the 15th. I see the psychologist on the 16th. Not sure how fast the process will move, but I'm hoping to be banded by the end of March '10. I have a wonderful partner, 2 dogs and 2 cats. My Mom and my partner are both very supportive. I plan to do everything the doctor tells me to do...I am willing to do whatever it takes. I am in pain 24/7 due to BAD arthritic knees and ankles. My current weight is 335 and would LOVE to get down to 200. I am 5'3" and know that my surgeon will probably want me to go further down....I am having a bit of anxiety, but again, I am WILLING!! This by no means is going to be easy....I truely believe I am a food addict!! But the band will help to limit how much I can eat and therefore, not eat near as much as I do now....

I have no idea what will happen on my first visit, but I do know they have all of the records that they needed in order to see me....Any suggestions, advice, word of wisdom and words of comfort are appreciated.....I hope YOU are well too!!

Thank You,

Meg

Hi all. I am Meg, a 40 year old woman living in Clearwater, FL. I have been obese my whole life and have tried every diet on the planet. I have got all of my preliminary paperwork into my surgeons office. Now, I am waiting for my first visit with her on the 15th. I am hoping to be banded in the next 4-6 weeks!! I have a wonderful partner, 2 dogs and 2 cats. I want to be able to take my dogs on long walks without pain. I have terrible arthritis in my knees and ankles and I hurt 24/7. I am an online college student, trying to finally get my degree. I am looking to make support buddies and will do everything my surgeon says. I'm having a bit of anxiety, but I know this is what needs to be done for me to have any good quality of life.

Meg