Hi Everyone-this is my very first post on this site. I decided for my 40th birthday I would give myself a new life and have a lap band done-guess who just turned 45? I have been dieting I think since my age was in the single digits. I am scared but finally ready. I received my letter of medical necessity, have my surgery scheduled for March 31 and I am really ready to start my new life. Scared but ready. I have 2 boys that are the love of my life and I want to see them grow up and be able to enjoy things with them. It has really been great to see all the support that everyone gives each other here. So before I start to cry again, I had better end here and keep looking forward to the future.

Hi Everyone-this is my very first post on this site. I decided for my 40th birthday I would give myself a new life and have a lap band done-guess who just turned 45? I have been dieting I think since my age was in the single digits. I am scared but finally ready. I received my letter of medical necessity, have my surgery scheduled for March 31 and I am really ready to start my new life. Scared but ready. I have 2 boys that are the love of my life and I want to see them grow up and be able to enjoy things with them. It has really been great to see all the support that everyone gives each other here. So before I start to cry again, I had better end here and keep looking forward to the future.

You won't be sorry!

Congratulations on the big decision.

I, too, have been deciding this for a while now. I started with the Lap Band then switched to bypass and canceled the morning of my Pre-Op. Then 1.5 years later decided to do what my heart told me and that was the Lap Band. I have three children and a husband and have to be healthy to be around for a long time. Finally I am here, not scared and so very excited. My surgery is this Tuesday (22nd) :bananajump:

Who is your doctor? I am in WNY as well. You will do fine. All the emotions you are feeling are normal. Good luck!!

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Congratulations on the big decision.

I, too, have been deciding this for a while now. I started with the Lap Band then switched to bypass and canceled the morning of my Pre-Op. Then 1.5 years later decided to do what my heart told me and that was the Lap Band. I have three children and a husband and have to be healthy to be around for a long time. Finally I am here, not scared and so very excited. My surgery is this Tuesday (22nd) :bananajump:

Who is your doctor? I am in WNY as well. You will do fine. All the emotions you are feeling are normal. Good luck!!

Thanks Journeygirl. I am seeing Dr. Pham at Synergy Bariatrics. Will have you in my thoughts and prayers on Tues. that is the day of my first support group meeting. I live in Hamburg if you need anything or we can just get together to talk and support each other. It definately sounds like we have alot in common.