Hi all, just wanted to introduce myself... My name is Jessica and after a long, hard, and thought out decision I decided on the band over gastric bypass. My surgery date is set for April 6th and I'm extremely nervous, yet excited to start this this new chapter in my life. Like many others, I've battled my weight my whole life. I've never been thin or really even a normal size despite being a very active child and teen (I played softball competitively up through college and showed horses up until high school). Today, I have a wonderful husband who is a drill instructor in the Marine Corps and 2 great sons (5 yrs. old and almost 9 mos.). Yes, I'm the fat wife with a husband who's in awesome shape!

I'm looking forward to this journey!

Hi Jessica. Today was the day. How did you make out?

how did the surgery turn out. You probably feel like crap right now, but in about a week, you feel back to your old self. it took me about 5 days. I'm almost a month out and 20 lbs down and feel great! Good luck and happy new birthday.

So far, so good... I'm still in the hospital, as my doctor requires an overnight stay. I actually feel pretty good, just ready to get home. Thanks for the thoughts...