Hi, my name is Julie. I am a newbie to LapBand Talk. I have done all of my preliminary doctor visits and I am now scheduled to have surgery on April 2, 07. I am so excited I can hardly stand it. I am supposed to lose 25 lbs before surgery and that is a challenge. The best part of this is that I have a wonderful support system. My family and most of my friends are in full support of my decision to have the LapBand done. When I first told my fiance about it he equated it with gastric bypass. However, since then he has taken the time to learn more about LapBand and is in full support. I have spent time reading posts here on LapBand Talk prior to registering. Thanks to everyone for answering many of the questions that I have had. I know this will be a good help for me in the future.

Hi Julie, and welcome. I'm glad you started posting. I lurked for quite awhile, too, and all the information helped me make my decision.

It's great you have so much support. Good luck in April and keep us posted. You may want to check and see if there's an April bandster thread started yet, and if not, why not start it?

Thanks Devana!! I really appreciate the support. I will look for an April Thread. Where would I post a new thread?

There IS an April 2007 thread---and some really great people over there. Some of them have joined us April 2006-ers, in an exercise challenge as well. I am sure they wold love to have you!!!

I believe their thread is titled something like "April 2007--Head Start on Spring".

Good Luck---congrats on your date---and welcome to LBT!!!

Kat

Thanks Kat!!! You all are great!!!

Hi CJulzgo...

I am scheduled to be banded on 4/6/07. This board has been very helpful to me and I'm sure you will be pleased to join. I mostly lurk to learn right now, but I am sure that I will get more 'vocal' as my day draws near.

I wish you much success!

Thank you Heather.....Keep in touch!!!

I am having my surgery 4-3!!!! It has been a long time coming, but I am ready. I wanted to introduce myself...hop over to April 07, Head in to Spring. Great group over there. I look forward to hearing about your progress, I am sure we will have lots to say in April!

Thanks Kity~ I've been over there and it is a very good group.

Congrats on you date. It's a day after mine. Good luck and keep in touch!!

Way to go CJ. Keep us posted, best success to you and let's keep all of us going with progress posts. Can't wait to read yours.

Good luck. I was going to be banded on April 2nd too, but my doc is going away then lol. At least he can do me on March 30th. I have to miss one day of work now. April 2nd starts our spring recces.