Hello Everyone

This is my first post, but i've been reading the posts on the site for a few weeks now, and just plucked up the courage to join in.

Usual story - a big eater with a huge love affair with food, happy go lucky and outgoing, but started to get very uncomfortable and restricted in my movement. went up to 289lbs and that was it for me.

Due to be banded in the UK on the 4/9/13 - so just under 2 weeks to go. pre op diet started yesterday - it's very generous compared to some i've read on here- but started eating healthily the day I met my surgeon 4 weeks ago, and lost 19 lbs since. (i've even been on my bike)

I'm very well supported at home thankfully x

I cant wait but Im very nervous - but excited. I know its not going to be easy but im in it for the long haul. Cant wait to jump around, get into a rollercoaster, wear heels and have more energy - not all at the same time!

looking forward to getting advice and guidance from those who have been there...

Welcome aboard. Post often, we usually do not bite! LOL! Best wishes for your journey to a healthier you!

Thanks for the support!

Hello Everyone

This is my first post, but i've been reading the posts on the site for a few weeks now, and just plucked up the courage to join in.

Usual story - a big eater with a huge love affair with food, happy go lucky and outgoing, but started to get very uncomfortable and restricted in my movement. went up to 289lbs and that was it for me.

Due to be banded in the UK on the 4/9/13 - so just under 2 weeks to go. pre op diet started yesterday - it's very generous compared to some i've read on here- but started eating healthily the day I met my surgeon 4 weeks ago, and lost 19 lbs since. (i've even been on my bike)

I'm very well supported at home thankfully x

I cant wait but Im very nervous - but excited. I know its not going to be easy but im in it for the long haul. Cant wait to jump around, get into a rollercoaster, wear heels and have more energy - not all at the same time!

looking forward to getting advice and guidance from those who have been there...

Why not wear heels, ride a rollercoaster, and have energy at the same time? I may have to make this a "weight loss bucket list" item!

Congrats! Good luck on your journey!

Thanks On reflection doing them all at the same time doesn't sound too bad!

Welcome and congrats on your decision to be banded.

May you ride that roller coaster by year's end

Thank you

This site has a wealth of valid information for you to utilize as you move through this time of major life style adjustments.

Best wishes for a successful weight loss journey...

Good luck with your surgery.

Thanks to you both.

Welcome to the boards! I find these boards to be so helpful to me for everything and anything! It really is like a family here and you're going to find endless support, encouragement, advice, and some tough-love! I'm 7 weeks post-op and my advice to you is to ask away! I feel that I got most of my answers from this board before I even had the chance to ask my doctor! Between this website and my own research, I felt pretty well prepared for what it was like to live the banded life!

Best of luck on your journey! I look forward to watching your success!

Thank you