Hi, all! I'm anxious to meet others that are on this journey. My surgery is scheduled for Friday, March 12, 2010.

I live in Maryland, I'm a happily married empty-nester. My two adult children (boy and girl) are both married and living in other states. My wonderful husband is super supportive of my efforts and I have some great friends and other family members that are here for me as well. There's just nothing like talking to others that are going through the same experiences.

I'm currently on my liquid diet prepping for surgery - I've been doing it now for 1-1/2 weeks and I've already lost 13 lbs. It feels good to know that I'm going into my surgery with some momentum.

Looking forward to getting involved here and meeting others.

Welcome, Jeri. Lots of information and support here. Jump right in.

Joyce in KC

Welcome, Jeri!! I say this all the time to bandsters-to-be, but. . if you haven't taken before photos AND your measurements, be sure to do that today! You are going to want them later!

Congratulations on your surgery date!

Catherine

Thanks, Joyce! I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone

Thanks Catherine! Believe me, I've already been bugging my husband to take the BEFORE photo! Especially since I wouldn't let anyone take pictures of me for the longest time.

Thanks for the good advice and I appreciate all of the encouragement. Your before and after photos are great!

Hi, all! I'm anxious to meet others that are on this journey. My surgery is scheduled for Friday, March 12, 2010.

I live in Maryland, I'm a happily married empty-nester. My two adult children (boy and girl) are both married and living in other states. My wonderful husband is super supportive of my efforts and I have some great friends and other family members that are here for me as well. There's just nothing like talking to others that are going through the same experiences.

I'm currently on my liquid diet prepping for surgery - I've been doing it now for 1-1/2 weeks and I've already lost 13 lbs. It feels good to know that I'm going into my surgery with some momentum.

Looking forward to getting involved here and meeting others.

Hi Jeri:

You have made a great decision for your health and happiness. With every pound you lose moving around becomes so much easier. at 61 I am now in great shape- it's fun to look at my muscles in the mirror- and off of all of my meds- blood pressure, asthma, arthritis and my C-Pap machine is gone! I work out 6 days a week and actually look forward to it. I am here to help any way I can. sounds like you have started out with a great attitude and some instant success- that will keep you going- but remember to reach out for us as questions or concerns come up- you are not alone- that is the most important thing I learned when I started this journey in 2004. Good luck!

Welcome, Jeri!

Whereabouts in Maryland are you from? I spent most of my life in Maryland-- mostly out west (where Maryland gets "skinny", but also Baltimore and the DC area).

My doctor took a couple of "before" shots, which I refused to look at! :smile2:

Hi Jeri, I just received my insurance company's approval yesterday. My surgery will be in April. I am looking forward to joining this group and to being successful with all of you. Good luck on your journey!:smile2:

Welcome, Jeri!

Whereabouts in Maryland are you from? I spent most of my life in Maryland-- mostly out west (where Maryland gets "skinny", but also Baltimore and the DC area).

My doctor took a couple of "before" shots, which I refused to look at! :smile2:

Hi, Jen...

I live in Columbia - closer to Baltimore than DC, but most people consider it in between.

Look forward to hearing from you again.