First, thank God for this website. It has been such support. My name is Lauri and I began down the road to Lap Band on March 20, 2006. I have completed all my required medical tests and evaluations and I have received insurance approval. I am scheduled for surgery Tuesday May 2nd. I am so excited.... very excited.

I am married and the mother of an adopted 12 year old boy. We are also active foster parents for our community DCFS. I found I concentrated my efforts on pleasing others maybe in a subconscious attempt to avoid my personal issues. I am 5'2" and currently weigh 190 lbs. I have always excepted my body and believe beauty is within. But my physical size has started to interfere with enjoying life. I want to ride bikes with the kids and paddle a kayak with my husband (without exceeding the boat's weight limit!) and so much more.... Oh, and I want new clothes. I LOVE clothes and I can't wait for the day to purchase "regular" size stuff. Oh, My God... trhilling it will be!

The event that made me realize I needed help happened in Cancun, Mexico this past February. I fell (at the pool in a bathing suit!) and could not get myself up. HORRIFYING. I was so embarrassed. My arms could not physically lift my weight and I was just stuck! I was bleeding and hurt and just flopped there. My family was not around when it happened and I struggled and struggled. I'm sure I was quite a sight! :faint:

So this is it. Life changing commitment with life changing results!

Band -on !

Anyone from Chicago's north side??

Welcome to LBT Lauri!! Boy, you sure moved fast on approval and testing. How wonderful!! :clap2:

Bless your heart for helping children!! I have 2 adopted nephews and 1 adopted niece. They all came from Russia. They are so precious and I get teary-eyed sometimes when thinking of what they have been through. I love to spoil them. :eek:

You should come over and join the May Group....we would love to have you.

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?p=211812#post211812

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I used to live in Meridian Hills Court apartments when I lived in Indy in 1988 - I know the area you live in well,. I am also familiar with St. Vincent's as well. Good luck with your procedure!

I was just scanning through some threads, and saw that you had surgery today. Hope all went well, and welcome to Bandland. I have been on this side for just over a week! It was much easier than I had anticipated, I had an easy recovery and hope you do the same. Let us know how you are doing!! Come back for lots of support!

Kat

Lauri, how are you doing this morning? I hope your surgery went well and that you aren't TOO sore. Rest, drink, heal....

May 2nd "Band Day" has come and gone. I am 3 days post-op and things are good. My largest incision is very tender and I am totally fearing the first sneeze! I hadn't considered how much the abdominal muscles would hurt.....boy! But I'm up and moving around. Doing very light house work like loading the dishwasher and folding laundry. Today I'm going to my son's track meet. Kinda excited about leaving the house. All is good.

Hi Lauri and welcome to bandland! I just had mine last Friday. It amazes me how everyone's recovery is different. I still feel lousy, and yes, those sneezes are rough. Everytime I feel one coming on I grab my belly and hold on for dear life, lol.