My name is Angie, and I thought I would introduce myself since I am new to the site. I am 34 years old...although I still feel like I am still in my early 20s, only a lot wiser, lol. I am from Texas, have been married to my high school sweetheart for 15 years, and have 3 beautiful children.

I topped out at 274 lbs. and I am 5'2.5". I have struggled with weight my entire life, and had to endure being the only fat child of 3. My sisters were both thin and beautiful. I feel like it is my turn now. I had the surgery on 6/14 to get healthy and to finally feel good about myself. I did it for ME! I look forward to learning more about myself and this journey I am on, and I also look forward to meeting more of you fellow bandsters out there.

Way to go from one Texas gal to another! I am happy for you and glad you made the choice to have the surgery and join the site. It is pretty supportive. I have learned alot.

I was 272 before pre - opt and now I am 7ish weeks out and down 30lbs! I already feel ver good and I have had 3 fills. The last one took me to green zone and it is wonderful.

Well hello there... I am in San Antonio. I am roughly 7 weeks out from surgery and down 42 pounds.

Houston here! I see Dr. Speigel's signs every day when I come to work.

Congrats on your surgery!

Hey Angie, Melinda in Florida here. Welcome to the site and welcome to bandworld. Sounds like you are off to a good start. I too am a shorty - 5'2" ( on a tall day) and I began at 268 pounds. I am 60 years old (act like 30 though j/k). I was banded 7/7/11 and I am down to 170. I feel great..I walk everyday (unless we have another Tropical Storm come our way - 2 in the last month). I plan on joining a gym in July to start some weight training to get rid of some of the excess flab (if possible). Hanging flab or not, I am soooo glad I had the surgery and would again in a minute. I look forward to seeing you on the web,

Melinda in Florida

Welcome !:-)