Let me introduce myself!

[JackSpratsWife 0]

Hello everybody!

I have been checking out this sight for a while now. I find it the greatest resource I have found on the lap band. It gets down to the nitty gritty!

I am having my surgery a week from today. March 29th. Whoohoo!

I am doing this mostly for my kids (okay some of it is vanity) so far I haven't had the health problems related to obesity (but know they are coming) so I have been lucky. I have a 4 year old with Autism who is quite a handful sometimes and a 1 year old. I choose to have this surgery so that I could be more active and live longer. I am a bit older mom (almost 40 yikes!) and need to live as long and as active life as I can for both my kids but mostly for my daughter with Autism.

I am hoping that I can meet some a nice support system on this sight. Since I am a stay at home mom I don't get out enough to always get the adult conversation I need. So if you are looking for a regular emailer buddy or have some of the same issues or if you live near Seattle (I live north of there) I would love to hear from you.

Thanks,

Kristen

P.S. I am sorry about the lame account name. I am so jealous of all you people that have these cute and clever names. I was at a loss....:tired

[Luvbnanurse 1]

Welcome ! I have been banded since Dec ,06 and this site really helped me through my days after surgery , knowing what to expect and answer questions. I learn something new all the time on here so you have come to the right place, congrats on your upcoming surgery!!

[Joyful1 0]

Hi KCH: Congratulations on your surgery being NEXT WEEK!! :clap2: I have my first appointment with the Dr. tomorrow at 1:30 p.m.. I am excited and ready to move forward.

Unlike you, I have developed some health problems. I feel great, but I have these things lurking in my temple, and I know that I have to do something about it before it gets out of hand.

So how long from your first visit were you able to schedule the surgery?

[JackSpratsWife 0]

Believe it or not my first consult was last week. Because I am a self payer and healthy I got in really soon!

Originally the first appointment they could see me wasn't until the end of this month. I asked to be on their cancelation list for consultations since I live close by. If I remember correctly they ended up having an opening the very next day.

I am glad I am getting it now. Last year I was on Jenny Craig around this time and was down 2 sizes from here (it didn't last go figure) but I have all these newer spring summer clothes that I was hoping to fit into again.

Looks like I will!!!

[juliegeraci 7]

Kristen, welcome to lapband talk forum. Good luck with your surgery next week.