new at this....hi

[jlwoodruff82 1]

I am still getting used to navigating this site~so far I love that everyone on here is so positive, although this my first post; I have read a few forums and am really encouraged by reading your experiences.

I am meeting with the surgeon tomorrow~and if all goes well should have an operation date within the next few weeks! Really excited and a little nervous; although I know this is the right thing for me to do.

I am looking forward to shraring my experiences with you and hearing all of your success stories and learning from each other!

[vinee 0]

I need to read the post you read! I just signed up today here and only found negative Kinda sad now ! I am gona try to find positve... having hard time navigation somewhat! I just was recently banded Feb 25, ..... I got the Allergen band not the REALIZE one which i have read here some people have removed the band and have replaced it with that one WHY? Hmmmm so much to learn. Anyhow hope to talk to you real soon and hope I learn to use this to my advantage. I NEED SUPPORT

[ChrissyM 0]

I'm also new to the website and trying to figure out things. I'm waiting for Insurance approval, but when I first starting reading posts I got a little scared but after doing a lot of research and reading more posts the are way more good one's than bad ones. It's seems like there is good support here. I know my doctor uses the REALIZE band I didn't know there was different ones???? I learn something new every time I'm on the site. I hope we all have great success with the Band.

[fly4kidsrt 1]

<br /><font face="Palatino Linotype">I am still getting used to navigating this site~so far I love that everyone on here is so positive, although this my first post; I have read a few forums and am really encouraged by reading your experiences. </font><br /><br /><font face="Palatino Linotype">I am meeting with the surgeon tomorrow~and if all goes well should have an operation date within the next few weeks! Really excited and a little nervous; although I know this is the right thing for me to do. </font><br /><br /><font face="Palatino Linotype">I am looking forward to shraring my experiences with you and hearing all of your success stories and learning from each other! </font><br /><br /><br />

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Welcome to the group. I am scheduled for surgery on March 31st. I too am abit nervous but excited at the same time. We have a support group at my doctors office, so be sure to check and see if your office does something like that also.

Until yesterday I had only found positive on the site. I think that person has had a horrible experience but does not represent the vast majority of people here. I am staying positive and will do the best that I can. Wishing the same for you as you start your new life.

[fly4kidsrt 1]

<br />I need to read the post you read! I just signed up today here and only found negative <img src='http://cdn.lapbandtalk.com/public/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> Kinda sad now ! I am gona try to find positve... having hard time navigation somewhat! I just was recently banded Feb 25, ..... I got the Allergen band not the REALIZE one which i have read here some people have removed the band and have replaced it with that one WHY? Hmmmm so much to learn. Anyhow hope to talk to you real soon and hope I learn to use this to my advantage. I NEED SUPPORT <img src='http://cdn.lapbandtalk.com/public/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /><br />

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Welcome to the group. Tha negattive message that I think most of us has read doesn't seem to represent most of the people here. Did you know that there is a "group" for each month of banding on this site?? You can hopefully even find someone in your area or who was banded on the same day for support. If you scroll down the main forum page you can find each month, even age groups. If you go under members you can put in your zip code and find people in your area that are also on the site for additional support. Wishing you the best. Starting my new life March 31st and trying to stay as positive as possible.

[vinee 0]

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Welcome to the group. Tha negattive message that I think most of us has read doesn't seem to represent most of the people here. Did you know that there is a "group" for each month of banding on this site?? You can hopefully even find someone in your area or who was banded on the same day for support. If you scroll down the main forum page you can find each month, even age groups. If you go under members you can put in your zip code and find people in your area that are also on the site for additional support. Wishing you the best. Starting my new life March 31st and trying to stay as positive as possible.

THANK YOU SO MUCH

[phatgirl 2011 1]

I joined this site in Jan and am currently going through the process to be banded and have learned and not everyones' experience is the same. Stay strong and focused. The more you use this site the easier it will become to navigate it. GOod luck.