I want to thank all of you for our advice, enthusiasm and honesty. I have been watching for some time while I decided....and waited....went through pre-op testing... and waited. Now, I am one week away from making the change that I hope will give me the tool to control this demon I have fought since I was ten years old. I am 44, and a mother of 2 with my own business. It is time to take care of me now. I have a bmi of 38 and am 220. I spend every waking minute trying to win this battle through deprivation, exercise and sheer will. I have 2 grandmothers 280+

and the curse of a certified slow metabolism. I look forward to happier times.

It is this forum where I have been most inspired and informed. I hope that I will be able to inspire with my successes,too. HOPE... it feels good. thank you.

Would love to find other 1/30's to keep in touch with.

Good for you! Good luck on the 30th.

Hi Kima, I've been banded for 7 months and its the best thing I've ever done for myself. Congrats on making this life changing decision.

Hey there, I am getting banded on 1/31 so just a day after you. I am BMI 35, and weigh 219. We should stay in touch.

I am 37 years old, 2 kids and work full time. Despite having a hubby who is super helpful around the house I don't do enough for me. Which is why I ended up where I am weight wise (what I did for me was food,:hungry: and that was about it. in the long run, I was rewarded with obesity.:faint: )

Susan

Hi Kima,There is a very active January Bandsters thread. Go to the general forums and scroll down until you see the January Bandsters thread.

Lots of discussion and support.

WELCOME and CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Kima, I am also being banded on the 30th. We will sail through this together. Where are you being done? I am from RI. Dr.Pohl will be doing my surgery at Roger Williams Hospital. The surgery is at 9:30am. I am so excited and also nervous. Keep in touch. Gigi

I want to thank all of you for our advice, enthusiasm and honesty. I have been watching for some time while I decided....and waited....went through pre-op testing... and waited. Now, I am one week away from making the change that I hope will give me the tool to control this demon I have fought since I was ten years old. I am 44, and a mother of 2 with my own business. It is time to take care of me now. I have a bmi of 38 and am 220. I spend every waking minute trying to win this battle through deprivation, exercise and sheer will. I have 2 grandmothers 280+

and the curse of a certified slow metabolism. I look forward to happier times.

It is this forum where I have been most inspired and informed. I hope that I will be able to inspire with my successes,too. HOPE... it feels good. thank you.

Would love to find other 1/30's to keep in touch with.

I am a 01/30 also! My story is similar to yours except the battle began at 20 and I am 38. I can't believe there are only 4 days to go!! Good luck to you.

I am a day before you. I find out my surgery time tomorrow afternoon. I am equally nervous and excited.

Good luck to you! It will be here before you know it.:clap2:

I am a 01/30 also! My story is similar to yours except the battle began at 20 and I am 38. I can't believe there are only 4 days to go!! Good luck to you.

Hi ladyleo! I am also being banded on 1/30. I can't believe it either. Good luck to you! Gigi:)

Trishd- I will be thinking of you on 1/29. Best of luck to you. My surgery is on the 30th. I too am nervous and excited. Keep in touch. Gigi

Trishd- good luck on the 29th. Let us 30's know how you are as soon as you are able. We will all be anxious to hear how you are doing "on the other side". Know this is our first step.

Thatgirl, LadyLeo868 and Gigi8- Jauary 30th is the first day of the rest of our lives. The first day of the BEST of our lives! Stay in touch... and best wishes for getting through Monday and pre-op gracefully. I am so confident that we can do it!

I have started a list of the things I can't wait to do when I get closer (goal).

1. I want to swim with my children- have been to embarassed to wear a swimsuit in public.

2. I want to renew my vows with my fabulous and supportive husband who never in 17 years has ever said "boo" about my weight. In a SLEEVELESS white gown on a beach somewhere. Hid most of the pictures from my trip down the aisle- white is not a slimming color!

Inspire each other with your to do list!

Hugs and best wishes for a successful BAND DAY! Kim

Kim- As per our phone conversation, I second your list. I have always been too embarassed to put on a swim suit or shorts in public. I would also like to renew my vows. George has also never said one thing about my weight in the almost 16 years that we've been married.(It will be 16 in May) I just want to feel comfortable. Best of luck to all who will be banded in January(and also to those who will be banded in the future).

HAPPY BANDAY TO ALL OF THE 30'S

Gigi

Hi ladyleo! I am also being banded on 1/30. I can't believe it either. Good luck to you! Gigi:)

I can't believe there is only Monday to go and the big day will be here!! Clear liquids for me tomorrow and 64 ounces of Gatorade. Good Luck to you too and thank you for the warm wishes!! :confused:

Trishd- good luck on the 29th. Let us 30's know how you are as soon as you are able. We will all be anxious to hear how you are doing "on the other side". Know this is our first step.

Thatgirl, LadyLeo868 and Gigi8- Jauary 30th is the first day of the rest of our lives. The first day of the BEST of our lives! Stay in touch... and best wishes for getting through Monday and pre-op gracefully. I am so confident that we can do it!

I have started a list of the things I can't wait to do when I get closer (goal).

1. I want to swim with my children- have been to embarassed to wear a swimsuit in public.

2. I want to renew my vows with my fabulous and supportive husband who never in 17 years has ever said "boo" about my weight. In a SLEEVELESS white gown on a beach somewhere. Hid most of the pictures from my trip down the aisle- white is not a slimming color!

Inspire each other with your to do list!

Hugs and best wishes for a successful BAND DAY! Kim

Thank you for the kind words and warm wishes. I can't wait to wear shorts in the summer. I was too embarassed last summer and sweated in jeans! God bless my hubby too. He has never said a word about losing weight either and he is supportive. I wish you the best of luck too!! :confused:

Thanks for all the well wishes and good luck. I have to admit I had an emotional breakdown tonight, but I am back and ready to kick the obesity-ogre's butt. :angry

I will let you know how things go tomorrow. Good luck to all of you on the 30th and 31st and whoever else will join us in the bandland future.

Thanks to the rest of you for your support and suggestions. I feel I am as prepared as I can be, because of your help.

I have 35 min. before I can have no Water. I am parched so I must run quickly to down a water bottle.