This is my firlst day on lap band talk. Back in '70 I wanted to have weight loss surgery but life got in the way. So I never thought about it until last year. I thought I will go for it again and got approved on my 45th birthday last Tuesday. I could not stop smiling. I keep saying in my head, I can do this. Then I read the horror stories about the lap band and I almost want to back out. I prayed God please point me in a good direction and by accident I found lap band talk. I'm feeling much more relaxed and back to excited.

Well now I have a pre op appointment on Sept 28 and an OR reserved for me October 22nd.

I am real excited to have a positive change in me.

"Back in '70 I wanted to have weight loss surgery"

You wanted surgery when you were 3?

Well, good luck and keep posting.

tmf

With a nickname like Takuwinds, you have to live very close to me. Congratulations on getting your approval and dates. How long did it take for your approval from the time of your first visit? I saw Dr. Gruchacz Aug 31st and was told I should hear something within 3 to 4 weeks. My primary care physician has been monitoring me for the past four years since gastric bypass was first discussed with me.

Congrats on taking the first steps. I know for me I thought about it for many years before I was ready to make the commitment. I wish you the best on your new journey.