hi everybody I live in montgomery ala, my surgery date is april 26,07 i can't wait my starting weight is 225lbs and my wieight struggle feels like it goes back 225 years and I'am only 33 i go in for pre-opp april 18,07 i love this web site you learn so much and it's good to know that theres others out there going through what your going through and are at the road that your yet to travel if there anyones out there that want to help me along the way with good or bad advice please do also i'am taking off of work for ten days the first day of my vacation will be the day of my surgery i work as a retail mgr. is that enough time off? also how soon can i start excersizing? i plan to start off with light cardio after 2weeks (tredmill,eliptical cycle etc.) but i don't know when to start weight traning i have a personal trainer lined up and i plan to give him some letiture to read up on the lapband but exercise is a must. also how do you put the weight chart on your page?

There is an April 2007 thread started and going STRONG!!!! There are lots of you April bandsters!!! I believe it is called April 2007 Head start on Spring. You will enjoy being able to have a group of people all banded about the same time you are, to compare, to share with---everything, it is a life saver!!

I am part of the April 2006 group, and april is a perfect month to be banded!!! Spring allows you to be outside, and walking is the ideal early exercise!!! Some of the "07 banders are joining us '06 ers in an exercise challenge. We have enjoyed getting to know them, and mentor them a bit.

I will send you some directions I have for the weight ticker if you like.

2 weeks should be fine for time off---it was an easy surgery in my case. I started walking, and then adding in other exercise as I felt up to it, not getting very serious until I was down about 40 pounds, but I started a lot heavier than you!!! sounds like you are raring to go!!!

Congrats on the date, and welcome to LBT---be sure to look up the April '07 group!!!

Kat

Welcome to LBT vicvic

Congratulations on your surgery date.... 2 weeks sounds about right for time off...you'll be fine!...keep us posted

becky