:puke: Good Morning All,

My name is Larry and I live in Chattanooga TN I am 36 years old and I have not been banded. My surgery is Septmeber 29th at Memorial Hospital by Dr. Walter Rose.

My first day on the preop plan was not to bad some of it is a mind thing I even did the shopping for my partner and got the things I need.

I am excited and nervous at the same time never had surgery before but have a male trainer at work who had the surgery and he has done very well. :clap2:

I know this is the time in my life and ready to make those life style changes and committments. I lost my mom in May and she made me look small as she gave up on life and finally her heart gave out. My mom always wanted all her kids to be happy and know in my own way this is a legacy to my mom so I will live a fully happy healthy life and do the things I want to do and to be able to take care of myself.

So as these two weeks go on when things get shaky I think of the big picture and that helps me to get through. I know I may need a friend or two to listen. I am trying to stay occupied and not think about food.

I love to hike, and do active things but as I have gotten older it is harder with my weight. Right now I currently weight 350 and that was when I met with Surgeon beginning of August and yesterday went to my primary doctor and with my shoes on this time I weighted 350.

Feel to email me anytime I love to chat with peope.

Take care

Larry

Best of luck to you Larry,,, I am 38,, and 375-380 depending on the day,,,funny how it fluxuates that way, day to day,,,I have not been banded yet, nor do I have a date,, but have started with the meetings, and appointments,,,uuuuuggggghhhhh what a mess,, I generaly think to my self,,"How the hell did I let this go so long? And get so far out of control??" :omg:

Keep at it Larry, do what you gotta do,, for you first! Everyone else that bennefits from this,,,well think of it as a bonus,,,YOU FIRST!!!

Jim

Hey Larry,

I am set with my surgery this Monday 9/18 at Brookhaven, Patchogue, Long Island, and can not wait! Right now I am not nervous but I am sure when Monday rolls around I will be! My goal is to drop 125 lbs by next year. I hope to have at least 40 lbs by April for my wedding. But this is not the reason why I am having this done. I need to feel better, all the pains and aches need to go. I need to be able to walk without being out of breath. I have done every kind of diet you can name. I wish you much luck and if your interested you can email me any time.

Thanks

Alwaysleo

Hey Jim,

I will do what I gotta do, as this will benefit me this board will be a big help I belong to some yahoo groups too but this board isgreat. If there is ever something I can do for you feel free to email me anytime.

Hi Larry and welcome! I posted a long hello on your other thread. We are so glad to have you join us and look forward to getting to know you.

Welcome to LBT Larry! Good luck! :puke: