MizDiz

Got my band today and should be realeased from the hospital tomorrow. I live three hours away so he wanted to keep me on night for observation. I will have to make the drive back up here in ten days for staple removal, and the hospital had me shower already this evening. I do have the typical pain in my shoulder but I've been up and walking a lot. As far as pain goes, I've been describing it as feeling as if you have done about 100 crunches more than you should have. I must say this is an exciing new adventure in my life!

Hey y'all! I go in tomorrow for my pre-op and then get "banned" on December 22. I teach so I don't have to worry about being back at work until January 3. My surgery is being done by Dr. Warnock in Wichita Falls (a three-hour drive, one way). I'm nervous and excited! My heaviest point was in July at 231 and as of today I am down to 201. My goal is to be around 125 (I'm 5'1"). Having surgery because of multiple reasons, the most important one being healthy for my five-year-old daughter; also, while I'm overall very healthy, that cholesterol was starting to creep up and there is a history of heart disease in the family. I've fought my weight all my life and finally decided I needed the band to help me continue the fight. Looking forward to keeping up with my fellow December lap-banders! Feel free to email me.

I downloaded the LiveStrong app and I really like it! It seems to do everything that I need as far as diet and fitness. Thanks! Sherry

Thought I'd post a quick hello from a newbie. I met with my surgeon on 7/13 and have just started the three-month diet/exercise program required for insurance. The family is on board and DH is going to join me in the diet program (although he won't be giving up caffeine, the old coot!). Does anyone out there have any specific iPhone apps that they use to help keep track of diet and/or exercise? Can't wait to meet others here! Sherry