Hi my name is Brandi---my surgery date is Aug 9! I'm excited...scared...looking forward to a new me! I'm ready to be the mom my kids need. Looking forward to my adventure with all you banders!

Brandi

welcome brandi. where in illinois are you getting your band? i had LT(lion tamer...my band's name) added to the family may 20th. feel free to ask questions. this is a great site with plenty of support!

I welcome you to this sight and wish you all the best in this new journey. Good for you for wanting to do something about your weight at your age. I missed a lot of my children's growing up because I was obese. I deeply regret that. I have only been on this sight for a few weeks but have found it most helpful and thought provacative. I am in the process of jumpiing through insurance hoops and medical workup hoops and am planning on an October surgery. Again, best wishes for a successful rebirth into healthy eating.

Melinda

welcome brandi. where in illinois are you getting your band? i had LT(lion tamer...my band's name) added to the family may 20th. feel free to ask questions. this is a great site with plenty of support!

Hi there! I'm getting it done in Champaign...Home of the Fighting Illini!!!!!!

Welcome!! I had the same dr as you. Love his staff, they are great!!

Brandi,

You will love Dr. Rohrscheib and his staff just like TracyW2 said! I had him and loved everything about the place. They also offer a great support group meeting on the first Thursday of each month. I highly recommend attending one. It really helps. Good luck and take care!

Alex

Hi. I am having my band put in on November 3rd. The surgeon doing it is the one that is working with Dr. R in Champaign. His name is Dr. Kevin McEwen. He has worked in Nobelsville Indiana for years. I am still nervous tho! I am planning on going to the support group meeting on October 6th to see what it is like.

Hi my name is Brandi---my surgery date is Aug 9! I'm excited...scared...looking forward to a new me! I'm ready to be the mom my kids need. Looking forward to my adventure with all you banders!

Brandi

Hi Brandi,

I'm in Chicago, getting banded hopefully in January. I'm new here as well. Let's support each other along the way. Can't weight to lose!

allison faye