I was so surprised how fast all of this is going! I had my first appt with my surgeon on Feb 21st and I was given a list with about 8 appts that I have to complete with my surgery taking place on April 3rd! My first appt is on March 1st...blood work, chest xrays, psych eval. I can't believe this! It took me so long to come to the decision that this is right for me that I can't believe it is going to be a reality in a month! Just wanted to share where I am at in my journey as each step I complete I get a tad bit more nervous! I visit this site every day for inspiration!! I know that this place will be a big part in my success!!!:clap2:

Congratulations!!! You are right, it will happen FAST!! But just think it means the weight will be dropping that much sooner!!! I was banded in April of last year, and I think April is a great month to be banded, it is Springtime, and you can begin a walking plan...and enjoy the rebirth of all the plant life!!!

There is a thread dedicated to April '07 bandsters...all of you with April dates for surgery. I belong to the April '06 group, and it has been one of the best things about my band---the special friendships I have formed! It is also nice to have someone to talk to that is in the same healing phase as you are...Go check out the thread. Us '06 bandsters are going to help you '07's in any way we can!!!

Kat

Jennifer,

I'm having my surgery today. I am pretty nervous hence the reason I am here reading instead of sleeping! I'm also very excited. I consider this the first day of the rest of my life. There is so much great information on the site. I already consider this part of my support network and I'm not even banded yet. Good luck to you. Keep us posted on your journey.

Dawn

Congrats on your Date !!!!!!!!!!! My process is happening very fast as well. But I am so ready....I think????? I am loving this board. so much Info.

Good Luck with everything.

Bev

Thank you for all the well wishes!! Kat-I took your advice and hooked up with the 07 bandsters. I am new to this whole thing so I appreciate the direction!