Hello my name is Anissa. I'm new to the group. I am scheduled for surgery on Feb 13. I started my pre-op diet on Jan 30th. I am 36 years old, 5 foot tall and currently weigh 314lbs. I started the process for surgery Nov 2012. It has taken me 14 months to get everything right with the insurance . I was required to loose 25% of my body weight and keep it off fir 6 months. When I started the process I weighed 382lbs. It has been a long and hard road. I'm very excited to have my surgery and hopefully soon my body will be able to do all the things that my mind wants to do. I am looking forward to meeting new people that are or have gone through what I currently am.

Wishing you the best of luck! I think WLS is the best decision that I have made and its certainly changed my life ... and my health. I used to pick up a bagfull of meds every time I visited the pharmacy and I am happy to say that I am now taking only 3 prescriptions daily, one blood pressure tablet, one allergy tablet and an asthma inhaler. And that blood pressure tablet is now being cut in half! It will change your life too! You've found a great support site. Keep us posted of your progress!

Hi Anissa!!!

Losing weight without any "help" is very difficult, if not impossible. But you succeeded in doing it. With the support of your band you' ll reach your goals (which are ours, too) : health, reasonable weight, incresed self-esteem ...

Hugs!

Welcome to the family! The band is the best thing I've ever done for myself. Follow all the doctors instructions. Be as active as you can be and you'll be on your way to your goals. You are already a success!