Hello.

I just wanted to start a spot where new people can get to know each other and just talk.

I'm new to the forum. I've never joined a forum before. I'm waiting to see if i can get a surgery date soon. I've done research and I'm ready. A little nervous though. I've never had surgery.

Welcome! You'll find a lot of good information here so do some searches on what interests you. Lot of new people join every week.

I'm a newbie too! Had the informational seminar last week and the first consult with the surgeon is this Thursday. I cannot wait! I'm tired of hating the way I look and having diet after diet fail. I'm hoping since I'll be self-pay and that the hospital's program doesn't have the 4 week nutrition class (they don't do as many bands as bypasses so the classes are geared towards bypass and the banders get a couple one on one sessions with the dietician and nutritionist) that I'll be able to get in and have it done in the next month or so.

Nice to meet you!

I'm also new to this site. I have done some research on the procedure, but am really nervous about the whole ordeal. I have my first consultation tomorrow, so I will find out more. I am hoping to get banded before the end of the summer. I hope to get to know lots of new friends here.

I'm new too. Just got approved by my insurance. I'm going next thurs. for my final visit before surgery, then should be 3 or 4 weeks. I'm really nervous, but I have some pretty compelling health issues, so I'm just gonna grab hold, and go for it. If I think too hard, I'll find a reason to back out.

I am semi new -- been here since march -- I am also in the process of waiitng for a surgery date. Its all up to my insurance company, as my information is all in already

I am almost at my year bandiversary. This is a GREAT place.

Good luck to all of you!

Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.

Lindsay

Hi fellow newbies....I have my surgery booked for 17th July and am starting to really look forward to this new phase in my life. this is a great site and i have learnt so much valuable information. Look forward to getting to know you all.....Cheers Jo (from Sydney, Australia)

Hi everyone! I am fairly new also. I just got my surgery date last week... June 22, 2006 with Dr. Ortiz. I am so excited. I have started my pre-surgery diet already and hope to be as healthy as possible by then. Are there any others going to Dr. Ortiz around this date. Would be fun to kinda know someone when I get there! Good luck to everyone and thanks to those who post all these ideas and support us newbies!

~Janelle~

Hi Everyone, I'm new to the site as well. I have my surgery next Tuesday, June 6th. I am really looking forward to it. Keep the messages coming. Its a great way to stay motivated and know you are not alone.

First of all, and I am too new to this but finally absolutely sure this is what I've having done. Still don't know positively about Anthem paying but surgeon's office called me today and set up my first appointment and a seminar date. Thanks to all of you for all of your help with all of my questions and I hope to be banded very very soon.

Patience is something I'm now learning preparing for this journey.

Sherri

Hi. I'm new too. I was banded last tuesday. no problems. in fact, I have been milking it with hubby and kids. today was the first time I drove. they've been doing all my house work and food shopping. it's been a mini vacation (but don't tell them!) Everyone has been so supportive and I feel happier than I have in ages. Lynn

Helo everyone, Iwould like to start a new thread of the people in my area. Humble Texas. 1960 area. I would like to meet in person and start our own support group. ANYONE out there.

Biker Grammy.

Alysha here, banding date 06/26/06, can't wait! Have started a journal too....

I'm pretty new too! I have my first doctor consult tomorrow. Excited, but a little nervous. I hope to have surgery sometime in June or July. Biker Grammy, I live in Texas, but at the other end of the State. I know there are a lot of Texas bandsters out there. Just keep lookin and I'm sure you find some in your area.

Terry

:biggrin1: Wow! i'm happy that so many new people decided to post. I haven't been banded yet and its nice to hear that i'm not the only one nervous about the whole thing. By the way i'm from san antonio, tx.

For those newly banded can you tell how the pain was right after surgery and when you started to feel 100% again?