Hi everyone! I am new to the site.

Little about myself

I am 33, 5ft 4 in, when I started my pre surgery diet on May 3rd I weighed 308.6 and today I weighed myself 299. The pre surgery diet has been a tough walk but I am managing and not cheating. My safety and recovery is vital i have a family with 3 kids 6,7, and 9.

I am married with a great support system.

I am not sure what to really expect and am a little nervous but I have to trust God will take care of me.

My goal weight is 155 hopefully I get there some day.

I am really glad I found this site there is a lot of good information and nobody can have too much support!

Absolutely! Glad you found LBT- you're in the right place. Just read, read and read! You will learn a lot- the good & bad. Just remember everyone is different and some people don't post all the details of their situation!

Thanks,

Welcome Brooke, and Shy said it best, so take her advice. Ask or post a question, nothing is off limits, just check some of the post and you will find answeres from poop to pills and etc. LOL

I'm cracking up, from poop to pills etc comment. That's the truth to say the least since I've signed up and read. I haven't had surgery yet nor started the pre-op diet. I go for Psych Eval day after tomorrow and meet with my surgeon on the 24th, can't wait. I've learned a lot on here, good and bad, well not bad, just informative. And I'm sure I've got lots more to learn in the coming months ahead.

signed:

can't wait to be banded Donna!

Welcome to you as well from one Newbie to another! I've become slighlt addicted to this site... always reading, responding when I can, but taking in as much information as possible. I've gotten great ideas, read great successes, read tough struggles, and really feel more comfortable with my decision to proceed. I too am a mom with little ones and don't have an option... I have to do this for them and for me. We are all in this together! Good luck as you start the process, I am just able done with all my pre stuff like tests and have my medical clearance on the 24th so am hoping for surgery early in June.... Keep us all posted on your journey and you will hopefully read posts and questions from me thoughout the process as well!

I too am new and have enjoyed this site so much. Everyone who posts has had great advice, helpful tips, and put some of my worries to rest. I have gone through all the doctor visits and am awaiting to be approved by insurance. It will be two weeks on Monday and I hope to hear an answer soon.

Hi Brooke33,

Welcome! I wish you much success with this program.

I had my surgery done in Sept of 2006 and have absolutely no regrets. I am down 125 lbs and still losing. I was 60 yrs old when I had the surgery. It has given me a new lease on life and I feel so blessed and grateful to have found this program.

Take care and good luck and do everything your doctor says. It really works, but you have to work it.

Barbara

Hi everyone! I am new to the site.

Little about myself

I am 33' date=' 5ft 4 in, when I started my pre surgery diet on May 3rd I weighed 308.6 and today I weighed myself 299. The pre surgery diet has been a tough walk but I am managing and not cheating. My safety and recovery is vital i have a family with 3 kids 6,7, and 9.

I am married with a great support system.

I am not sure what to really expect and am a little nervous but I have to trust God will take care of me.

My goal weight is 155 hopefully I get there some day.

I am really glad I found this site there is a lot of good information and nobody can have too much support![/quote']

Hi again, thanks for all the welcome if I can be of help to anyone please let me know. If u guys would like to keep up add me as a friend.

I started my liver detox and u talk about horrible, but I am determined to get thru this and have my surgery!