Hi. hope I'm posting this correctly in the right spot!

I'm a young 52, very short and weigh 192-197 and am having band on may 12th. I'd LOVE someone to chat with someone on the phone maybe once a week. Someone with a sense of humor, essentially upbeat and has had success with the band. I'm typically optimisitc and positive...but can be a little bit of a nervous nellie around medical stuff. I live in NYC, but you don't have to. I'd probably do better with someone around my age (45-60) who has some wisdom and virtual hugs to share.

I'm nervous about the surgery but also nervous about how to adapt to such a drastic change in food habits. I'm having trouble even imagining it!

Thanks in advance to anyone kind enough to respond to this. it's good karma to help someone out!

I'm a career coach so maybe I can help you out too.

Hugs,

Bandedkitten

Hey, Kitten. I'm 51 and was banded almost 3 years ago. 17 lbs to goal!! I'd be glad to help you through. I don't live in New York. I live in Detroit. Drop me an email.

Cindy

ps....I hope you're not a Yankees fan! lol

Aloha Bandedkitten,

I am new on LapBandTalk.com, but, have had much success with the lapband since July 2009 when I had it put in me. If you would like to contact me, you can reach me at 808-443-8201, (HAWAII) my cell phone number. I would like very much to encourage you, as you take steps in preparation to a wondrous journey. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetus and high blood presure in 2002 due to my weight gain. Since I have had my lapband I have lost 98 pounds and....no longer taking any high blood pressure or diabetis medication, hooplahhh! How good is that! I understand if you are a little leary about calling me, I would be too! May 12th is coming up real soon and I too was afraid, but yet excited. It has been worth it! Call me!

Sincerely,

Nico

Hi. hope I'm posting this correctly in the right spot!

I'm a young 52, very short and weigh 192-197 and am having band on may 12th. I'd LOVE someone to chat with someone on the phone maybe once a week. Someone with a sense of humor, essentially upbeat and has had success with the band. I'm typically optimisitc and positive...but can be a little bit of a nervous nellie around medical stuff. I live in NYC, but you don't have to. I'd probably do better with someone around my age (45-60) who has some wisdom and virtual hugs to share.

I'm nervous about the surgery but also nervous about how to adapt to such a drastic change in food habits. I'm having trouble even imagining it!

Thanks in advance to anyone kind enough to respond to this. it's good karma to help someone out!

I'm a career coach so maybe I can help you out too.

Hugs,

Bandedkitten

Aloha Bandedkitten,

I am new on LapBandTalk.com, but, have had much success with the lapband since July 2009 when I had it put in me. If you would like to contact me, you can reach me at 808-443-8201, (HAWAII) my cell phone number. I would like very much to encourage you, as you take steps in preparation to a wondrous journey. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetus and high blood presure in 2002 due to my weight gain. Since I have had my lapband I have lost 98 pounds and....no longer taking any high blood pressure or diabetis medication, hooplahhh! How good is that! I understand if you are a little leary about calling me, I would be too! May 12th is coming up real soon and I too was afraid, but yet excited. It has been worth it! Call me!

Sincerely,

Nico

Hi Nico

thanks so much for your sweet email! I'll definitely call you. I'm having surgery on Thursday..I'm in the liquid diet phase and I'm very grouchy!

I am excited and nervous about this new journey...wondering how I'll handle the emotional aspects of not overeating..it's all interesting and scary and cool.

hugs,

bandedkitten

Hey, Kitten. I'm 51 and was banded almost 3 years ago. 17 lbs to goal!! I'd be glad to help you through. I don't live in New York. I live in Detroit. Drop me an email.

Cindy

ps....I hope you're not a Yankees fan! lol

Hey Cindy

Thanks so much for replying--it's amazing how nice people are on here.....I love hearing success stories like yours. I'm not a yankee fan (don't follow sports) so you're safe!

I'll report back in 2 days when it's "over"----or really just beginning, right?

hugs,

bandedkitten