Hello all! I'm new to this but here I go... I've been overweight all my life, but after my first pregnancy it went down hill....:cry I tried EVERYTHING from weight watchers to gyms, to meds:( ..I did loose 40 pounds but that was during my last pregnancy through which I was a gestational diabetic. ( I was very controled them because my child's life was on the line.) Once my son was born (VERY HEALTHY) I held the weight off for almost a year and then my thyroid and PCOD ended that... My Lap-Band experience began in September of 2006 and my surgery is scheduled for January 26th (16 days away:rockon: )...What can I say...I've lost 20 pounds in the interim (following the diet the nutritionist and I worked on):clap2: I'm excited, happy but also nervous...If you have any advice, words of wisdom or encouragement.....I could really use it. My husband supports me 200% but there are always other people who need to add their 2 cents and sometimes that's all their words mean... I hope to hear from you soon!!!!!!!!!!!!:hippie:

I am new to this also.Like you,my lap-band experience began in September of 2006 and my surgery is scheduled for January 30th(20 more days). I too am excited and nervous.Best of luck to you.Please let me know how you do. Congrats! Gigi

First of all CONGRATS on your upcoming surgery!

I also have Hypothyroid and PCOS.. so I feel your pain on that one. The nutritionist told me that both those are very strong strikes against anyone trying to lose weight.....

This place is so chock full of advice, ideas, checklists, and experience... read, read, read. and post, post, post!

Hi all. We have a thread for all people being banded in January if you want to check it out.

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/january-bandsters-t25717.html

-Jen

Thank you everyone for your support. It's s onice to see there are so many people in the same boat. I'll keep you updated. My last appointment to see the surgeon before the surgery is 1/16 and then my pre-op testing is on 1/23....Wish me luck!!!!

I am new to this also.Like you,my lap-band experience began in September of 2006 and my surgery is scheduled for January 30th(20 more days). I too am excited and nervous.Best of luck to you.Please let me know how you do. Congrats! Gigi

Gigi8..:huggie: I will definately keep you updated and I would love for you to keep me updated on your voyage...I personally feel that the more support you have the better chance you have at everything going positively..I will keep you in my prayers...Congratulations to you too!!!!!:clap2:

Congrats Bandida!

And January 26th is certainly a great day!!!

Great job on losing 20 already!! Nothing like getting a jump on it!

Hugs!

Thanks ReneBean...:hug:

Welcome to lapbandtalk forum. You will do great. Its such an exciting time for you. I remember how it was for me. I was banded in June and so far I'm down 37 lbs. I feel really good. The weight is really coming off now that I have a good fill level. You'll learn all about that.

Welcome to lapbandtalk forum. You will do great. Its such an exciting time for you. I remember how it was for me. I was banded in June and so far I'm down 37 lbs. I feel really good. The weight is really coming off now that I have a good fill level. You'll learn all about that.

hey Julie, thanks for the words of encouragement...I'm glad you've had such success. I can't wait fro surgery although I'm a little nervous...Keep up the great work and keep me posted on your success!!!