Hello! I've been on my pre-op diet for 12 days and although it has been difficult at times, even these last 12 days have been rewarding. I've lost 6 pounds, which I know isn't a whole lot, but I can feel the difference in my clothes, and I have felt less sluggish. My surgery is scheduled on 7/20 with Dr. Javier Herrerra at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Jacksonville, FL. I'm geting a little nervous, but soooo excited to begin this new chapter of my life. I am a 38 year "young" mother of two sons ages 14 and 9 and have been battling with my weight since after the birth of my first son. In the last fifteen years, I have been married, had two wonderful sons, become a nurse, gotten divorced and gained nearly 100 lbs. I went from 140 lbs. at age 23 to 235 lbs. at age 38. I look forward to living a healthier, more active life without blood pressure meds, GERD meds, elevated blood glucose levels, and maybe even without my CPAP machine! :smile:

Hi! I am new here, being banded a week after you. I am in Tampa. Your story sounds similar to mine. I am 41, have three kids, been gaining steadily after getting married and having kids. I was 170 when I met my husband, and a month ago for my well visit I was 263. My doc has me on the two week liquid protein shakes. My husband was banded almost a week ago. He is doing great! I started a somewhat protein shake diet/one sensible meal a day and lost some weight before my 2 week diet started. It's been going good, not bad cooking for my kids. My husband has lost 30 lbs and is looking awesome! I am happy we were able to do this together, it will make it alot easier for us both. Good luck to you! I am sure we will see each other on here.

Congratulations to both of you on your life changing decision! I can not wait to follow your journey's!