Hi!!!

My name is Holly and I am being banded on May 26th by Dr Sanchez in Monterray, MX. I am a self pay. I currently weigh 280 and I would like to have a goal of 180. Im single with no kids and will be going it alone. Im so scared, but I know what I'm doing is life changing and life saving. I see my parents that are obese with diabetes...and I just dont want to end up like them. Anyway...and help would be welcomed with open arms!!!

Thanks!

Holly

Hi Holly!:wave:

Welcome to lapbandland! I am from Kentucky (near Louisville) and was banded on Jan. 25 of this year. I too, was a self pay and it has been worth every penny of it so far!! I've lost a total of 40 lbs and feel like a different person already! I wish you much success with your journey!! If I can help answer any questions, just give me a yell! Take care and Good Luck !

:welcomeB:

Iziksmom

(Greta)

Holly, also in KY, (Hopkinsville) not banded yet but hope to be in the next few months. Keep in touch and let us know how it goes. You will be in my thoughts and prayers next Friday. Good luck!!

PJ

Hi I am new too. I hope everything goes your way. I feel very overwhelmed with all the pre-op planning.What planning are you doing for work and household stuff ?

When I get to have surgery I am not telling them at work anything except that I am on vacation for a week. My husband, my daughter, (who has a family and home of her own) and a very close friend are the only people, except my lap band friends, who know I am wanting surgery. If nobody knows I have had weight loss surgery then there are no questions. My husband will take care of the household while I am recooperating...I hope!! How about yourself?

Hi GreatDame,

Welcome to LBT and congratulations on your upcoming surgery/life change! If you need anything, please don't hesitate to ask here or PM me if you like. I don't know how much research you did but if you have any general or specific questions, LBT and most of it's members are a great source of information. Of course, you should always follow your doctors instructions over us! but it's always nice to see the range of information out there. Good luck on your weight loss journey!

Welcome to bandland and the forum. I wish you the best of luck. I started at 297 and I'm down to 194 in less than a year.