Happy New Year all of you. I wish that in december 2006 we all can see our before and after pictures. Happy new year from ARUBA.:rambo

Happy new year to you, too!! How's the weather in Aruba?

This year is different. This year at some point I will be banded and dedicated to making the band my best friend. I'm going to learn new ways of eating and have a new respect for myself. I'm putting my best foot forward and never looking back. This is a very special year for me, because it has taken a long time to get through the process. It seems like first one thing and then another stood in my way. I'm on my way to curing an ulcer and an esophageal erosion, both of which are almost gone, and by this spring or summer I intend to be a full fledged bandster, and I can't wait. I'm not scared or nervous. I'm truly looking forward to this surgery. I've had a valve replacement on my heart and some pretty serious problems, so I figure this should be a cakewalk compared to what I've been through. I'm just happy and going along for the ride, so Happy New Year to all you bandsters and all who are in the process of going through the screening process.:confused: