Greetings From Portland!

Hi all, I'm new to the forum and thought I should introduce myself. I'm a 27 year old social work student from Portland, Oregon and after years of wanting to get banded it's finally happening.

I went to an information session two weeks ago, filled out an application and next week will have my first Pre-op doctors appointment, sleep study, and nutrition advising. I am self pay so I knew its go a little bit more quickly but I didn't expect it all to happen so quickly. I'm excited but I'm a little bit dizzy from the whirlwind

I'm currently 5'5 and weigh approx 320 pounds. I'm so excited and feel so blessed to have this oppurtunity. Not gonna lie, I'm also a little bit scared. But I'm proud of myself as well I'm showing initiative to myself in ways I've been unable to before - for example I ditched soda pop a week ago and haven't looked back. Major for me because I am a little big of a Pepsi junky.

Anyway I hope to be as successful as possible and look forward to getting to know you all better. Take care!