I am a 31 year old mother of 7, our children range in age from 13 to 15 weeks. I am very excited about the major changes that I have already made in my life, and the even bigger changes that are yet to happen. I am from The Harrisburg Pennsylvania area, and I'm having my surgery threw the Kunkle Surgical group. I was required to see a psychologist, dietician, and have a sleep study during the 3 month wait period for my insurance. I would love to make some friends in the group for support and motivation as I go threw this journey. During my waiting period, I started exercising regularly and currently do 10 miles a day between my treadmill, elipitical, and exercising. And I have found that the it works wraps really work as well and they feel really good to!

Hello and welcome.

Just want to clarify, is your surgery in 2014 or 2013? because it sounds like you are getting ready for it very soon

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Thanks, and my surgery is December 19th 2013. I just realized I typed the wrong year. Super excited yet worried at the same time.

Hi Mommy of 7

Welcome to the group.... this is a GREAT place for information. I've met some very nice people here over the years and learned so much.

Feel free to ask ANY questions.

Tom, Toronto

Banded July 6 06

Wt. Loss: 160 lbs

Way to go on the exercising -- that is really going to serve you! Congratulations on making this decision for a healthy future. I am being banded on Tuesday and very excited but of course a teensy bit nervous, too. It's been so helpful to be on this forum asking questions and reading the posts. Best wishes to you!

Hi mommy of 7 , I'm being banded on dec 17th I know what you mean about being nervous and excited. I feel so blessed that I have my insurance approval and surgery date after four years of trying! The things that really make me nervous is my addiction to food. I know I have a problem that I eat even when I'm not hungry then eat so much I feel sick :/ I'm also nervous because I've seen myself fail so many times with diets And exercising. ill be on my game for a month or so then something happens and I stop. I think having a buddy that's going through the same kinda thing might help keep me motivated

Congratulations. Mommy of 7 and welcome. I'm scheduled for surgery on Dec. 17th, so we will be going through the process at the same time. I am super excited as well for this new change and journey I am about to embark on. I am from New Jersey.

Hi Mommy of 7 and welcome! Typos... Aren't they just too much fun. Congrats on making this decision for yourself and getting your surgery date. This will be one heck of a terrific Christmas (holiday) gift. I understand that jittery, ready to go feeling. I am scheduled to go on the 20th of this month and I am beginning to feel like a racehorse in a starting gate. I am so ready to do this.

Thanks everyone, I go for my final appointment before my surgery tomorrow at 9:00 am. Not sure what to expect!

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Congrats, Mommy! Having just been through what you are going through now, I am happy for you getting to this point! I had my first pre-op visit in July, and was finally cleared through the process in mid October and was banded last Tuesday, 10/29/13. I recall my last pre-op visit as being among the most routine of any I had. Being the 'last' appointment I was expecting to hear an overwhelming amount of new information, but with all the classes/sessions/meetings/appointments up until that point, there really was not much else they could tell me. It was more a run down of how the day would go when I got to the hospital.

My surgical experience has been great so far. I know 'your mileage may vary', and there are people who have posted who are all over the map in terms of recovery time, discomfort, etc. Apprehensive going in for surgery? Of course I was, it is surgery under general anesthesia. I had the band installed, stomach plication (my doc refers to it as fungoplasty), and a hernia repair, so they were digging around more than they probably do in most cases. I was sore for a couple days and was taking the hydrocodone they prescribed, but by the third day I was only on liquid Tylenol for the occasional twinge. I am very mindful of not lifting things, not bending over too far, etc. But so far, on day 5 post surgery, I am quite comfortable, sipping away on my two week post-op liquid diet, and things are going great. Not sure if I am typical ... but I can certainly lend at least one vote in the 'I just had this done a few days ago and I would do it again tomorrow' column.

I am ready to get on with the rest of my journey, and I wish you luck on yours. Congratulations on getting this far!

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I forgot you're getting done thus week! Good luck and stay in touch

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Congratulations on everything. Best thing I ever did for me was getting the band. I hope you will feel the same way.

Well the dr just made my day: I started this journey on July 22nd weighing in at 264lbs and now on November 4th 2013 I am down to 222lbs! I'm well on my way to being one hot momma!