Hi everyone,

I have been reading all the great info on this site for days. My surgery is scheduled for May 21st. I have my plane tickets and now I am just waiting for the day. Getting real close, a little nervous but I have to tell you. Reading all these forums has helped me tremendously. You are all such great support, I am so glad I found this site.

Weight has been a issue in my life for as long as I can remember. I finally feel that I have found something that will truly work. And all of you have only confirmed that for me.

My wonderful supportive husband of 29 years is accompany me to Mexico, my surgeon is Dr. Lopez. which after reading the forums I am very happy with my choice.

I would just like to say thank you to all of you, you are wonderful people and such a comfort to all of us not yet banded but soon to be. Thanks again!!!:cool:

athykay

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Dr. Lopez

5/21/2004

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Picture is my grandson, Jaden 3 yrs old one of the many lights in my life!!!

Hi Athykay... welcome to the site and wishing you the best with your banding experience. You're right... this is an awesome site for information and everyone is very helpful and supportive.... take care...

Darcy

Hi Athykay -- Good luck with surgery. Pre-surgery, to me, was the scariest time of all. My nerves were rattled! You'll be back on the boards telling us how great everything went before you know it. And get ready to chase that precious Jaden around a lot more than you used to!

Elizabeth

8-28-03

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Hey Athykay,

I'm a week behind you, my date is 5-28, I'm going to Monterey for my proceedure. Best of luck to you, hope it's a breeze.

AthyKay,

I wish you the best of luck, and I feel sure that you will never regret your decision. You are right about this site; so many people here are willing to help and support you. Please keep us posted!

Hey Girl I'm going in on This monday! Talk about a little freaked out! I am also excited! lots of emotion all at one time! I did just read a bunch of great things about the band and about my doctor (Dr. Deol) that has calmed my nerves for awhile. I have been overweight off and on (mostly on) all of my life! I came from the "clean your plate club"!!!! All I can say is just keep reading good things and it has seemed to work this evening for me!!! Have a great two weeks pre-op!! I'm taking the plung on monday!!!!:cool:

Thanks everyone, and best of luck to you kimmi I will be thinking of you. Let me know how it goes!!

Thanks again,

Take care

Kathy

Athykay!

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I was going to say that I have the before surgery jitters myself, but really, I don't. I don't know if I'm in denial or just so ready! I'm sure as I get closer still my nerves will kick up! 36 days to go!