I have my date set for May 21st. And I am getting more and more excited every day. I am glad to see more people from the KC metro area on here. I will be banded by Dr. Opie and then after I lose most of my weight he is going to fix my very large hernia.

But one thing I am ready for is to feel better. I know it won't happen overnight. I can't wait until the day I am ready to get out of bed with no pain. And I have plan to get rid of my "BIG" clothes as soon as they are hanging off of me.

Good luck on your upcoming date. I was banded 03/15 am now down 19 pounds. Mine was done by Dr. Malley in Mission Kansas. He as well as his staff are awesome.

Keep us posted with your progress.

Judi