Hello everyone. I just started going to my lapband appointments in November. I still have a little ways to go before my surgery date. My estimated schedule surgery will be in February 2011. I'm excited but scared. I have many feelings that are racing through my head. I'm working on a workout routine. I had a membership to the gym for about a year but have not attended faithfully. Now, since I have decided to have the lapband procedure, I have been working on a exercise program. I worked out today for 1 hour and I was proud of myself. In the past, I have only worked out for 30 minutes.

When I started the program, my weight was 317. Now, the weight is 315. My goal weight before the surgery was set at 305. It is really hard but I'm trying. It is the holiday season and I haven't gain any weight so I guess that is a plus.

Welcome and hang in there you can make it through the holidays. I have been really strict on myself since Thanksgiving and will be until after New Years. I do not want to gain anything so far I am losing this Holiday season slow but I am at the last 15 lbs. All the treats are not worth it even though it seems like it at that moment . . . it will pass. Good look on your journey.

Cheri