Hello friends! I am so excited right now that I can't hardly sit still! I am scheduled to be banded March 1st by Dr. John Weaver in CO. I am 31 yrs old and live in Blue Springs, MO, so I'll be driving 9 hrs. The great part is that my in-laws are going as well, so we are making a 5 day mini-vacation out of the deal. I've never seen the mountains, so I'm super stoked! We have 4 kids that keep me VERY busy, 3 in school. I have the best husband a girl could ask for, but when it came to being banded, he was very hesitant. He likes the "fluff". Well, the "fluff" has worn out its welcome. I've been fighting my weight all my life, and am now at 225lbs. I've been able to lose weight in the past (for God's sake I could prob write a book on diet and nutrition) but never had the willpower to keep it off. So...here I am, now accepting the fact that I need help. I need something to physically stop this addiction. My mind is in a good place, and I'm ready to commit. I had my consult with Dr. Weaver this morn by phone, and tmrw morn is with the nutritionist, Paula. I start my pre-op diet Thurs of no carb/high protein. Everyone there is AMAZING and sooo helpful. I'm not another number. I will keep posting as my journey continues!

Congratulations! You're very lucky to have so many around you to support you! I hope you and your in-laws have a wonderful experience!!

Keep us posted and best wishes to you

That's an important thing, to have your "mind in the right place" I know I wasn't the first time my lapband was scheduled. Second time, there was much better. Sounds like you are on your way to becoming a bandster!

love the 'fluff' term .. good luck you sound positive and excited to start this .. i wish you every success ........

I just have to say, I love this site and the encouragement everyone's stories give me. I know it's not ALL roses, but it's much easer with a bunch of hands to hold! Thanks all!

Doing well. Day 5 of my pre-op diet. I'm literally DYING without my carbs! I have lost 4 lbs since starting it tho. I spoke with Dr. Weaver last Mon, and Paula the nutritionist on Tues. I'm leaving a week from tomorrow, and guess who's ALREADY PACKED? Yeah, I'm THAT excited. Leaving for CO a week from tmrw. Already shopped for post-surgery needs, and now on the hunt for unflavored protein powder. Super de duper excited! Come on March 1st!

Yay! Today's the day! I have been up since 3am, even tho I don't go in til 7:30! I'll check in later. See ya on the other side!

Hello friends! I am so excited right now that I can't hardly sit still! I am scheduled to be banded March 1st by Dr. John Weaver in CO. I am 31 yrs old and live in Blue Springs' date=' MO, so I'll be driving 9 hrs. The great part is that my in-laws are going as well, so we are making a 5 day mini-vacation out of the deal. I've never seen the mountains, so I'm super stoked! We have 4 kids that keep me VERY busy, 3 in school. I have the best husband a girl could ask for, but when it came to being banded, he was very hesitant. He likes the "fluff". Well, the "fluff" has worn out its welcome. I've been fighting my weight all my life, and am now at 225lbs. I've been able to lose weight in the past (for God's sake I could prob write a book on diet and nutrition) but never had the willpower to keep it off. So...here I am, now accepting the fact that I need help. I need something to physically stop this addiction. My mind is in a good place, and I'm ready to commit. I had my consult with Dr. Weaver this morn by phone, and tmrw morn is with the nutritionist, Paula. I start my pre-op diet Thurs of no carb/high Protein. Everyone there is AMAZING and sooo helpful. I'm not another number. I will keep posting as my journey continues![/quote']

GOOD LUCK ON EVERYTHING~