KATHLEENW

So happy for you! You have worked so hard on your journey thus far and the best is yet to come! I'm expecting to have my surgery in about a month....still on the journey. Please post when you can and let us know how you are doing. Try to relax and think of how great next Summer will be! God Bless You!

Hi Rosey Posey! I am hoping for relief from incontinence too! We'll see!

Vikki, Thank you for the encouragement! I can barely wait for my surgery! No date yet. Take good care of yourself and best wishes!

I am SO happy to find this page! I started the process in July when I was 69 years old. I have since turned 70. I agree with Rosey.....the only fear I have is continuing to live as a fat lady. I don't have a date yet. Finished with all the tests including sleep study, etc. What point are you at?

You guys are all so awesome, encouraging, kind and loving. Thank you for giving us all renewed hope. I am almost three years banded and have not reached my goal yet either. I can start over and begin using my tool anew. Let's stick together and stay strong!

I am so happy that you are defending yourself against hurtful remarks from Formerly Fluffy. Please disregard her unkind remarks and continue being honest....I need people like you in my life. I, too, have just picked up and started over with hope in my heart. I will look for your progress reports in the future. Sending you a big hug!

Hi Lynette: I am so happy to have found this posting too! I am grateful to know I am not alone. I was banded 5/22/08 and lost 60 lbs quickly. Then I started trying sweets and have gained back 20 lbs. and am very sad and sorry about it. Now I need to lose that 20 plus 20 more to reach goal. After reading the threads here, I have given myself permission to have a fresh start....and yes we certainly can start over. Let's just do it together.

I wear underwire bras too and the port is not even close. I believe all ports are placed in the same spot but can be on either the right or left side. You have nothing to worry about. Relax and best wishes!