I will probably be banded in October 2013. I am looking for someone to see me through the pre-op diet and post-op life style process. I have been going through the process since May of 2013. I am currently waiting for my insurance company to approve the surgery.

I am a first grade teacher from Connecticut and am 27 years olds. I live with my boyfriend and my dog Buster. I have no children and basically live for my job and my students.

I am having a hard time understanding the dietician and the stupid weight watcher like point value system diet she wants me to follow (the government plate crap). I need someone to talk to when I want to eat instead of eating.

Thank you

I dont know if I could be considered a 'mentor' since i'm younger and only 6 weeks banded. BUT I AM A TEACHER. Elementary Art. Im 24, I also live my boyfriend and dog but no kids. I will gladly be there as a friend / support.

A support system is all I'm looking for! Sounds great!

I don't mean to hijack your post, but I am going to be banded in Sept, about 3 weeks after school starts--I figured during spirt week/Homecoming would be good because the kids do nothing that week anyway. I know, I should have had it done in the summer, but things just didn't jive. How soon will I be able to go back to school, do you think? How did students and/or faculty respond to your weight loss? Were they nosy?

Thanks. Sorry to interrupt.

I am not having my surgery till October 2nd. I had problems with my dr delaying paperwork. The staff at my school is very supportive, not nosy.

Hello! I am 7 years banded and I live in Ct. I am happy to help you all along the way!

nmsinclair1 how did your surgery go?

Sugery went well!

I will be happy to never have surgery again though, haha.

I finally am starting to feel normal today. Still a little sore around the incisions. Gas pains are my worst enemy this week. Discovered last night that a heating pad helps tremendously.