Hello everyone! I've been reading and gathering info for so long now, I thought it was finally time to join on and say hello. This forum has been amazingly helpful, and you all seem so wonderful, I'm really happy to have found my way here :couch2:

I'm Ann, 22, from Northern California (Windsor to be exact). I'm scheduled for banding with Dr. Ortiz in Tijuana on Sept. 28, 2006... Only 3 weeks to go! It's still conditional on my funding coming through 100%, so feel free to cross your fingers for me

I am beyond excited, I can't even express it. Like many of you I'm sure, I've tried EVERYTHING to try and lose weight for the past 10 years. I've had some success, but apparently "long-term" is not in my vocabulary if you know what I mean. I'm just ready for a permanent change, so that I can find permanent success. I know that it will still take alot of work, I'm just tired of it being a constant struggle - especially one that feels like a battle I'm always losing. I fell like the band is just calling my name!

Again, I'm really happy to here, and looking forward to getting to know you all.

HI LadyAnn (what a beautiful name),

WELCOME to LBT. Hope you enjoy all the good readings ~ cause there's plenty :couch2: Good luck in 3 weeks...

Congratulations and Good Luck!!!!

LadyAnn--

Welcome!!!!! This is a great resource for info and support!!

PRaying you get your financing....I've always been able to lose...but never kept it off!!! I think this is the answer for me....permanency!!!!!!!

God Bless,

Melody

banded 3/20/06 -84lbs :couch2:

Welcome Lady Ann! Wishing you a smooth journey into Bandland and hope you find all of the info and support you need here!