Surgery Mon--8/27/12--looking for encouragement!

60 yo & eagerly anticipating my future! i gained wt in my 40s after a severe ankle break & divorce. Well, i'm finally getting my life back on track & anticipating good things. I have a granddaughter entering college today and a 9 mon old grandson whom i want to be able play with. It's my time and my new beginning.

Welcome and congrats to you! This is a great place to find support. The surgery will be over before you know it, and then the fun part begins

Welcome !!

Take it one day at a time... ask lots of questions. Listen to your doctor. Make sure review all the material you were given (sample menus, portions, etc.).

The band is different with each person. Don't go into this journey saying I'll ever be able to eat this or that ever again.

I can eat anything except rice or apple skins... and NO carbonated beverages.

The band is a wonderful "tool" and it can change your life.

If you have any questions please feel free to e-mail me.

Tom, Toronto

Banded July 6 06

Wt. Loss: 156 lbs

tomander@bell.n