Hi all,

Just wanted to pop in and introduce myself. I am 28 years old and live in Midland, TX. I am going to my pre-op appointment tomorrow with Dr. Adam Smith in Fort Worth, and I am supposed to get banded next month (self-pay). I have been overweight most of my life, but have really put on the weight since I stopped playing football in high school. I am looking forward to a new life and being healthy to spend time with my wife and future children.

Anyhow, I have been lurking for a while, but I will try to start interacting with the forum. Looking forward to talking to several of you.

Hey there. You have made a great decision! I just had the band put in less than a week ago and I have been loosing weight every single day. I can't believe how fast it is happening- it makes sense though, considering I used to live on pasta and bread and cheese. Now I'm just having liquids and some mushies...since surgery I've lost 11 pounds! You won't regret doing this, good luck and ask me any questions you'd like!

Welcome to you!! I just posted my first post here today too! I don't have an exact date, but am guessing I will be banded in March too. Here we go..................

Hi Just wanted to say congrats. I wish my band date was in march but seems I am looking at Late April. My insurance required me do a 6 mos wellcare program by phone and I am on my 5th month. So i expect to get my approval in March but since I have had a long time vacation planned for the first of April to fla i have decided it wouldnt be smart to do the surgery so close to that time so I am waiting till after i get back in April. I am so excited after reading all the success on this forum.

Deb

Thanks for all of the encouragement. My date is set for March 21st. I met my surgeon last week and he seems really nice and knowledgeable.

Congratulations!

I'm about to start my journey, too. It's so exciting and I can't wait. Congratulations! Can't wait to hear how fabulous you are doing.