My name is Ms. Vicki. I am married with 4 children. My only daughter is 26, married and just gave birth to my first grandchild. I have a 23 yr old son in the US Coast Guard, a 15 yr old son and a 13 yr old son. I work for an oil company and am very active in my church.

I was born a "preemie", and I think that is the only time in my life I've been underweight. I have always had to struggle with the pounds. My starting weight is 338 lbs. I went to Dr. Spivak's seminar (Houston, TX) seminar on Feb 10, they sent application for insurance approval on Feb 14, I was approved on Feb 20 (less than 1 week!) and I had my Pre-ops on Feb 21. My surgery is scheduled for Feb 27. I am so excited I can hardly stand it! I am SO looking forward to finally taking control of my body! Dr. Spivak is wonderful and very compassionate. I have absolutely no fears. I look forward to sharing my journey with all of you "bandsters". I count it a blessing to have this forum for support. I imagine I'll be leaning pretty heavy (no pun intended) on you guys early on. Thanks in advance for being here when I need you. Wish me luck! Love to all. Ms. Vicki

Another Houston Girl. YAHHHHHHHHH

Congrats to you. You are on the way to weight lose.

Hey Ms. Vicki congrats on the band date!! I started out at 336lbs the day of banding. On the 28th of this month(a day after you get banded) it will be my 6 months bandiversary. I am about 5lbs from being able to say 50lbs lost! This is a wonderful tool to have and I know that you will feel so much better after getting banded. If you have any questions that I may be able to help with feel free to PM me! Welcome to LBT and holla at me anytime! :peace:

Hi Ms. Vicki, welcome to LBT girl! Your enthusiam just oozed onto the screen! It's awesome and very catching! I love it when people like you show up, fired up and ready to take control! Let's get this party started! w00t!

I'll be thinking about you on the 27th. Be sure to let us know how things go and keep us posted on your journey!

(wow, this gal got me all fired up again! Im going to go walk on the dreadmill!)

Dee.. 5 pounds from 50?! Woohoo!

Do tha' dang thang!

Welcome Ms. Vickie! Congrats on your band and the new grandbaby!

Congrats!!! :clap2: You are going to be so happy that you went with Dr. Spivak! He is wonderful!!! I am going to be out of town on February 27 but I wish you all the best and I will check to see how you are doing when I get back! Take care! :confused:

Welcome and GOOD LUCK!

Welcome Ms. Vickie....

For me, and I can only talk about my journey, it is great. I thought, and so did the DH, how are you going to stop binge eating. Well, I don't even crave 'most' of those foods.

I couldn't even think of sitting down and eating a cheeseburger and two hotdogs... LOL

Good luck. You will find support here if you want it.

Welcome!!!

Welcome to the board and congratulations. I've been banded for a little over 3 months and I couldn't be happier. Good luck with your surgery and keep us posted on your progress.

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Hi Ms Vickie!

Wow - how nice for you that all of your insurance stuff moved along so quickly! Congrats on your upcoming surgery. We'll look forward to talking with you! Good luck and keep us posted on how you're doing!

Kim

Hello Ms. Vicki and Welcome to LBT. Just think, only 2 more days!!! :clap2: I am so excited and happy for you. I love to hear the excitement from others when they get a date. It's an inspiration to me. I will pray for an uneventful surgery (in the good sense) and a quick recovery.

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Welcome aboard!!!!

Your in for a long and wonderful journey. Mine has just started as well. Don't le the pain get to you when you get home. It will be a rough couple of days then you'll feel pretty great after about a week. Stick to the diet plan and take your pain meds!!

We're all here for you if you need anything.

Kim