Hi, new here. Getting band soon. Glad this support is here! Mom of two young kids in OC and must lose wt to keep up with them. Older late bloomer Mom, so its important I get wt off. Took a long time for me to admit I needed more tools, such as the band and that I can't do it myself. OA too, but still need more tools. I'm excited that I will finally have the help I have needed for so long (Band) and know that along with online support, face to face support groups, I will be successful. I think the decision for surgery is huge and it takes a lot of strength to have it. The Band doesn't go around your brain, so we all need support. Thanks so much.

I'm a newbie too. My surgery is 1/11/11 so I'm on day 2 of a very restricted diet. I sure hope the next 8 or 9 days go by quickly. I live in MT and am 46 years old. I'm married and have a daughter 16 and a son 13. They are all supportive of my decision but I'm sure they'll think twice when I have crabby days! I am optimistic about the future and believe I will say "I wish I would have done this sooner". I wish I would have been thinner and healthier when my kids were younger. Oh well, the past is the past. Do you have a surgery date yet? Trying to keep my hands busy today and not think about the liquid diet so blogging is a big help. Hope to hear from you again. Shelley

Hi, new here. Getting band soon. Glad this support is here! Mom of two young kids in OC and must lose wt to keep up with them. Older late bloomer Mom, so its important I get wt off. Took a long time for me to admit I needed more tools, such as the band and that I can't do it myself. OA too, but still need more tools. I'm excited that I will finally have the help I have needed for so long (Band) and know that along with online support, face to face support groups, I will be successful. I think the decision for surgery is huge and it takes a lot of strength to have it. The Band doesn't go around your brain, so we all need support. Thanks so much.

I'm new here as well. Hoping to get my surgery date this week and get the show on the road. It's so nice to have others to talk to about our experiences and to gain knowledge from! Good luck with your journey!

Hi, Iam new to lapband talk and would to share and hear about the experinces of fellow November bandsters.

Hi, I was banded November 1, 2011 and I am anxiously awaiting my first fill on November 29, 2011! I feel like I have embarked on an awesome adventure of self rediscovery and am excited to reach my first milestone : getting under

200lbs! I am so glad that this forum exists and will keep you all posted with my successes! Thanks for being here and let's do this together.

Oh I forgot to say that I am 35 lbs. Away from my first milestone!

Good luck to all!!!

Congratulations to everyone making this important decision to take charge of their lives. Good luck to all!