This is my second day of the liquid diet, my surgery is Monday the 18th of April. I really enjoy this site and hope to make some friends. I am 53 years old, I have 3 children and 5 grandchildren. I'm getting nervous about this whole life style change but I know I have to do something different then what I've been doing all my life. I have lost weight with diet pills and crazy diets but always gained it back, I am looking forward to losing it forever.

Welcome to the forums Rosie. I am a newbie, I had my surg March 31 and I know this was definately the best and right deecision for me. Best of luck on Monday!!!

Hang in there before you know it surgery will be over with and your new life will begin. I have learned a lot from people on this site so visit often and go to and in-person support group too. I am 50 and wished I did it a whole lot early, but at least now I can run after my Grandbabies. My Granddaughter Olivia who is 4 years old talks about my Band all the time with everyone and anyone. She always wants to feel it so i let her feel my port. She makes up all kind of stories about my Band. Too funny!!

Cheri