Hi everyone! Just stopping by to introduce myself. I'm a 36 year old female living in the desert, LOL...Arizona. I've been on the fast track with starting the process the middle of July, and a surgery date of August 19th. Can't believe how quickly this time has come. I've experienced all types of emotions at this point, anxiety, nervousness, excitement. You name it, I've gone through it. Will just be glad when I get to the other side and this part is behind me.

I look forward to getting to know others on here. I believe a good support system is what helps people be successful.

Let's do this and win!

Hey! Im 25 and from AZ too... What city do you live in? I'm just outside of Phoenix in Gilbert. My banding date is august 2nd... 5 days!! I'm feeling exactly how you are... Nervous, anxious, excited.... But I know everything will go smoothly. I've never had surgery before so I just don't know what to expect! Anyway, good luck! Nice to meet you!

Hi everyone! Just stopping by to introduce myself. I'm a 36 year old female living in the desert, LOL...Arizona. I've been on the fast track with starting the process the middle of July, and a surgery date of August 19th. Can't believe how quickly this time has come. I've experienced all types of emotions at this point, anxiety, nervousness, excitement. You name it, I've gone through it. Will just be glad when I get to the other side and this part is behind me.

I look forward to getting to know others on here. I believe a good support system is what helps people be successful.

Let's do this and win!

I am from AZ too. I live in golden Valley, Arizona, the real desert! I was banded on 12/20/08 and am to goal. You girls are on the way to a great start with the surgery. I was excited and every pd that dropped off made me more excited as I shopped for cheap clothes in the beginning, since the weight was falling off. I did have many plateaus along the way, since I am older than you two and my metabolism seems to have sometimes stopped along the way. I am down 90 pds and off all meds. This is quite a journey and a life change and yes I occasionally cheat with Desserts and it is not a diet but a life change. If you keep that in mind, you will do just fine. I dieted my whole life and being told I can never have something to eat does not work for me. I tell myself I can have it if I really want it and do I really want it? Well, congratulations on you girls entering this new lifestyle and I am sure you will do fine.

August 19 will be your new Birthday.

August 20 we will be married 35 yrs..

Those Dates are so close together !

Just had to let you know.

Shirley.

Hey! Im 25 and from AZ too... What city do you live in? I'm just outside of Phoenix in Gilbert. My banding date is august 2nd... 5 days!! I'm feeling exactly how you are... Nervous, anxious, excited.... But I know everything will go smoothly. I've never had surgery before so I just don't know what to expect! Anyway, good luck! Nice to meet you!

I was banded on 7/27/11 and have lost 36 lbs. I was also nervous, anxious, excited...everything went great for me and I know it will for you too. Keep a positive attitude! I was home by about 2pm the same day.

August 19 will be your new Birthday.

August 20 we will be married 35 yrs..

Those Dates are so close together !

Just had to let you know.

Shirley.

Thank you Shirley for taking the time to read my post! I'm excited about my new birthday. I can only hope I do as well as you...you're rocking! 35 years of marriage is great :woot: Congratulations!

Hey! Im 25 and from AZ too... What city do you live in? I'm just outside of Phoenix in Gilbert. My banding date is august 2nd... 5 days!! I'm feeling exactly how you are... Nervous, anxious, excited.... But I know everything will go smoothly. I've never had surgery before so I just don't know what to expect! Anyway, good luck! Nice to meet you!

I live in North Phoenix. August 2nd is RIGHT around the corner, how exciting! I'm sending best wishes your way. I'm wishing my date was sooner now, so I can get this behind me, and finally be on the other side. I'm positive everything will go well also. Please keep me posted. Since we're so close in distance maybe once we both get past our healing stage we can synch up and keep each other on track. I'm a firm believer in having a support system. I can also be found on facebook, at sweet_coco_az@ yahoodotcom,

I was banded on 7/27/11 and have lost 36 lbs. I was also nervous, anxious, excited...everything went great for me and I know it will for you too. Keep a positive attitude! I was home by about 2pm the same day.

Thank you for the encouragement. 36lbs is GREAT! Keep up the great work and keep me posted. I look forward to following your progress!

My surgery is on a Friday and plan to be back to work on Monday. Do you think that's feasible?

I am from AZ too. I live in golden Valley, Arizona, the real desert! I was banded on 12/20/08 and am to goal. You girls are on the way to a great start with the surgery. I was excited and every pd that dropped off made me more excited as I shopped for cheap clothes in the beginning, since the weight was falling off. I did have many plateaus along the way, since I am older than you two and my metabolism seems to have sometimes stopped along the way. I am down 90 pds and off all meds. This is quite a journey and a life change and yes I occasionally cheat with desserts and it is not a diet but a life change. If you keep that in mind, you will do just fine. I dieted my whole life and being told I can never have something to eat does not work for me. I tell myself I can have it if I really want it and do I really want it? Well, congratulations on you girls entering this new lifestyle and I am sure you will do fine.

Thank you so much for the kind words. It's important that we hear from those that have traveled the journey and it gives comfort in knowing the best is yet to come. 90 lbs off is wonderful and inspiration for me to make this work. You are proof that it can be done. Thank you!

Hello ladies I'm 32 yr live in Phoenix will be banded on tues aug 2,2011 and I'm a big ball of nervers, excited, scarred at the same time. Lol

Thank you Shirley for taking the time to read my post! I'm excited about my new birthday. I can only hope I do as well as you...you're rocking! 35 years of marriage is great :woot: Congratulations!

I had to write when I saw that date. We're practically Soul Sisters LOL.

Only a couple of differences. Age is the first, and were banded in Different times, and months. October 31 for me. Thats my new 2nd.

Birthday.

If you ever need to talk or maybe some help with something. You can send me a message, and I will let you know.

Shirley.

Hello ladies I'm 32 yr live in Phoenix will be banded on tues aug 2,2011 and I'm a big ball of nervers, excited, scarred at the same time. Lol

Hi! I totally understand the feeling, but excited to find out what is ahead of me. What part of Phoenix do you live in and who's doing your surgery? Did you have to do a pre-op diet? I would love to keep in contact to help keep each other focused and going. We're going to do this! Yay for us for taking our health back!

Look forward to hearing from you and seeing how things are going.

Let's definitely keep one another posted! Dr. Terry Simpson is doing my surgery... Who's doing yall's? 3 days!!! Ah!! I can't believe it!

Hi! I totally understand the feeling, but excited to find out what is ahead of me. What part of Phoenix do you live in and who's doing your surgery? Did you have to do a pre-op diet? I would love to keep in contact to help keep each other focused and going. We're going to do this! Yay for us for taking our health back!

Look forward to hearing from you and seeing how things are going.

Hey! Im 25 and from AZ too... What city do you live in? I'm just outside of Phoenix in Gilbert. My banding date is august 2nd... 5 days!! I'm feeling exactly how you are... Nervous, anxious, excited.... But I know everything will go smoothly. I've never had surgery before so I just don't know what to expect! Anyway, good luck! Nice to meet you!

Hi hope all is well would love to keep in touch we got our band the same day. I live in phx also don't see alot of support groups so we could support one another as well with the other banders that lives in Arizona. Good luck

Hi! I totally understand the feeling, but excited to find out what is ahead of me. What part of Phoenix do you live in and who's doing your surgery? Did you have to do a pre-op diet? I would love to keep in contact to help keep each other focused and going. We're going to do this! Yay for us for taking our health back!

Look forward to hearing from you and seeing how things are going.

Hey sorry for the delay I just Got the hang of how to reply to your actually message that I receive. Lol yes everything went well today. I had dr Steven simmon very good doc... I live southside in phx , yes I had to do the pre-opt for about 6 days I lost about 8-10 pounds . Yes I would to keep in contact to stay focus .. Aug 19 will be here before you know it. You will be fine. Were on the right track....

August 19 will be your new Birthday.

August 20 we will be married 35 yrs..

Those Dates are so close together !

Just had to let you know.

Shirley.

hello August 11, 2011 is my new Birthday

August 31, will be married 28 Yrs