Hey all! I have been lurking for a few days now, and wanted to introduce myself to the community. My name is Amy, I will be turning 29 later this month. I am scheduled to have the Lap-Band surgery on April 28, 2006 by Dr. Sanchez in Monterrey, Mexico. I am a mother to two lovely and active children, daughter Emily is 4 and son Anderson is 3. We just settled in Tampa, FL after making a major move from the west coast due to stress in hubbie's job. Now that we are settled he is forcing me to focus on myself.

Yes, I am one of those people that puts everyone first. Why do you think I am still fat? LOL So my darling husband, light of my life, has proclaimed it to be my turn for attention. I couldn't have picked a better guy.

I have decided to pay for the whole surgery up front rather than put it on a credit card or get a loan. That way its over and done with. So my surgery is scheduled for when the amount will be completely saved. Until then I am doing some preliminary weight loss before surgery so that my metabolism is already raring to go, and so that I am in a bit better shape for the procedure itself. I do not have any medical issues, just lots of pain in my legs and back. I can no longer work because of this pain, so I am a housewife that gets to sit down every half hour. (I used to be very athletic when I was younger, and have a previous knee injury that now gets enflamed quite a bit)

So that is me. I think I have stated everything. I will be posting before pics at some point. But there is a pic of hubby and I in my profile. I'm so glad you all are here. All of your success and confidence in yourselves is what made me decide to take the plunge. So for that, I thank you.

Amy

Oh, and some of the things planned when I get to goal weight:

Ride a roller coaster

Get a butterfly tattoo (for the transformation)

Belly Button Ring

Plastic surgery to fix any problem areas

Marathon (I used to be an avid runner)

Topless sun bathing in the bahamas ... yeah I said topless! LOL I will probably never do it, but a girl's gotta dream!!...

Welcome to LBT! Dream on girl, that's what makes life so interesting! :)

Hi Amy,

Welcome! I also lurked a few days before I made the plunge and told people who I am. It isn't easy... It's like getting naked! LOL I also live in Florida, but on the other coast. I, well, We (my husband says I have a pronoun problem, ME, MY I) moved here from Connecticut this past July. I just love it. Just hoping to lose enough weight to enjoy it more

Next subject: I am also going to Mexico, but I am leaving next Tuesday! Boy is that scarey! I was fine until a couple of days ago and now I am very testy to the ones I love most....

My Dr is Rumbaut. If you want we can keep in touch and I can let you know how it all goes.....

WELCOME......

Happy to keep in touch. I will be here, lurking and posting

Amy

Welcome Ladies and good luck on your surgeries!

Welcome to both of you to LBT.

Hi Amy! Welcome to LBT! Dr. Sanchez did my band for me. He & his staff are wonderful. Good luck! I promise you will be so happy with you decision to be banded.

I was reffered to Dr. Sanchez by a friend that had the gastric banding in September. She is doing great!(-50lbs) Also, the only doctor in my area that performs the lap band had only done 3, was trained by Dr. Sanchez. SInce I was self-pay he recommended Dr. Sanchez. The hospital was nicer than any hospital I've ever been in. The only problem I had was understanding the people in Mexico. I speak no Spanish at all. If you don't speak the language, I suggest getting a translation book or an electronic translator from Radio Shack. Bring shopping money!! I went shopping the day I got out of the hospital. The clothes, purses, & shoes are so cute down there. My sister went with me. If you can take someone with you, i think it makes the trip better.

Welcome Amy! I'm self-pay too, hard to wait, isn't it. But it'll be worth it!!

Glad to have you on board!

Janet

Welcome all to LBT!

I too am a new user. I don't have a scheduled date yet, I am waiting to hear from my Insurance. I spoke to them this morning and they said it would be 30 to 40 days to be approved, but they did not see why I would be turned down. I am so nervous but excited...I daydream everyday of wearing my "skinny" clothes again...and being excited about going out with friends. I can't wait to have my confidence back again.

I love reading how much everyone has lost. Has anyone had a lap-band surgery in Tennessee? I am having Dr Morten in Nashville do mine. He has done over 500 and is a proctor for the Lap-band. I feel confident in his work.