Hello everyone!

I have been checking this site out for a while. It's great! Everyone seems so friendly. And wow, you all are doing so well. Anyway, my story is the same as any other. Been overweight since I was 9 and well, I have tried many different diets from a-z. I am just not comfortable with this body anymore and I am tired of not being about to buy really cheap cute clothes. Have you ever noticed, I am sure you have, that when you have to buy plus size clothing, they tack on an extra $2-5. Thats insane.

Well, here is the kicker in all of this...I actually started this process about 2-3 years ago, my brain is kinda foggy, don't remember for sure. I was going to gave the Gastric Bypass done, but the night before surgery, I chickened out. Something just didn't seem right. Maybe it was God telling me something, but never the less, I listened. So presently, I am starting this process over. I have not seen the doc I have chosen yet, but he was my chosen doc when I was going to have the bypass... He is doc Jorge Rincon from San Antonio, Texas. I like him, he tells it like it is. I will probably be seeing him in May and since I am self-pay, I should be able to have the surgery in May as well.

In a nut shell, thats it. I am currently about 240 lbs. give or take a few and, 5'6" tall. I would like to set my goal weight at 140. I am excited to get started and can't wait.

Hi ReneBean, Liz, and Dolphin, nice to meet you all and thanks for the warm welcome.

Good luck..I am from Texas also from Abilene. I am sure no one around this web site has been here...:confused: Anyway, I got banded about 5 months ago and it was the best thing I have done for myself. Best of luck!!

Wow Wonderwoman, you are doing awesome with your band. Congrats!!! :clap2: and thanks for the welcome. I am sure I will be making many friends on this board.

I don't live in TX full time, but we have a place not too far from you Lisa, in a little place called Comanche. We are there several times a year. Hoping to meet up with some of my Texan buddies later this Spring!

Welcome!!!!

Kat

Everything is bigger in Texas and so is the list of bandsters from Texas, howdy!

Welcome! I'm in Justin (about 30 min North of Fort Worth) and I was self pay too. I went down to MX for my surgery with the late Dr. Sanchez. The band is a great solution for those who are as interested in health as they are in weight loss.

Congratulations on a great decision!

Nice to meet you Kat, Wanabethin, & Doula Lea. Wow, there are a lot of people from Texas. Thats great though, just that many more people to help you through the tough times.

Kat, congrats on the 87 pound loss. Wanabethin, good luck with your surgery tomorrow, can't wait to hear bout your progress. Doula Lea, also congrats on your 33 pound loss. You all are doing well and I cannot wait to join ya!

comanche..is that okieland???

i grew up in chickasha. lived in okc, cement, choctaw..good lord..is the dirt still red? did they ever get any trees to survive?

Welcome to Bandland and LBT!

Very nice people here...LOTS of info and support. I have not one minute ever regretted my decision to have lapband surgery! Hands down, one of the very best decisions regarding my health I have ever made.

Good luck to you, and hope to see you often here!

I'm in the Denton area...another Texan!

Cindy

Nice to meet you as well Mousecrazy. Yes, this board is very awesome. Lots of details. I will definately be here often. Thanks for the post.