This is my first post because I didn’t think I was ever going to get a surgery date after months of Doctors and test and more Doctors and more test.

I have been lurking around this site for some time now gathering info and encouragement. It is by far the best site I have found.

My surgeon is Dr. Viego Lopez in South Florida he and his staff have been great.

I’m more excited then nervous. My sister had gastric bypass 2 weeks ago and tried to encourage me to do the same but I just couldn’t go that route besides it being to scary the recovery time wouldn't work for me with my 11 month old ball of energy.

Glad to see other bandsters with the same surgery date as me.

CAN'T WAIT

Congrats on making this life changing decision. I hope your surgery goes well for you. YOu will love being banded. Julie

Glad to have you finally join us! And you are right, it is the best board around! There are fantastic people here and tons of info! What I really wanted to say was good luck on your surgery! You will do great! You are about to begin a whole new life for yourself. It will be a great ride! Let us know how you are doing.

Thank you both for wishing me well. I have to be at the hospital monday at 6:00am I'm the Docs first surgery of the day, don't know if that's a good thing or not. Guess that depends if he's a morning person