Hello everyone,

I'm Pat and I got the insurance acceptance call today from Dr. Abkin's office. I live in Western, NJ and am 34 years old.

Basically, I come from a fat family. My mother had GB two years ago and has done really well with it. My wife struggles with her weight, and we don't want this life for our three daughters.

My girls are ages 3, 1 and 1 and they keep us busy, but I wish I had more energy to run around with them. I'm doing this surgery for them and for myself and for my wife.

Nerves are starting to get me after getting my insurance acceptance. I'm scared of not getting off of the table and leaving my family...This is normal, right?

I've been lurking on this board lately and have already gained so much insight from all of you.

Pat

Hey pat..im also from jersey..just to let you know im pretty nervous myself..i mean look its 340 am and im up reading up on things about the procedure..so if that dosent tell you how nervous i am i dont know what will..lol. I dont have a date right now, its all a waiting game with the doctor appointments and the classes and etc...I think my date will be around June..part of me cant wait and the other part is so nervous. Just wanted to let you know that your not the only one that is nervous around here.

Your concerns are the same as many on the April 2007 band wagon.... come join us and stay awhile! Click here for the thread. We'd love to have you.

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Pat, its normal to be scared. I was terrified leading up to my surgery date. You will be fine. Good luck.

Welcome to LBT! I'm another happy Abkin patient and can tell you you're in the best of hands. Hope to meet you at a support group meeting!

Welcome to LBT---we are glad you are here. I cannot say enough good things about my band. It was without doubt one of the best things I have ever done for myself. I am healthy again, and active again---and looking forward with excitement!

For sure if you are scheduled for April 07 --go check out their thread---it is an amazing help to have people going through the same stages as you are---keeps you on your toes, and have someone to share food ideas with...question the odd and occasional twinges or something. I am an April 06 bandster, and I love having my group.

Another group you might check out is the NJ group. Now be forwarned, not all of us are from Jersey!!! I am in New Mexico---and there are several Texans in the bunch!!! But they are friendly, helpful, and obviously accepting! Right now we are chatting under NJ march chat.

I understand and remember the nerves---but it is sooooo worth it!!

Hang in there---you'll be glad you did!!!

Once again---welcome!

Kat