Hello,

My name is Meltini and I am going to be having surgery on 05/07/07. I am nevous:eek: , but this site and all you nice people out there, have been helpful to calm my fears.:nervous I have found so many caring and compassionate people on this site that are willing to offer their experience, thoughts and advice. Like some of the other posts, I am nevous about having something put inside me and staying there. I do feel lucky that I have a good doctor that is an abdominal/thorasic surgeon and specializes in LAP Band and Gastric Bypass. All the medical facilities are relatively close and I have support groups to choose from. I have seen a lot of people on here that do not have that luxury and have to go as far away as Mexico to get the surgery that they need and want. I feel blessed.:angel: I need this surgery. I have battling with weight all my life. Up down, up down... You know how it goes. I think it is a combination of genetics, eating and exercise habits(or lack there of), and environmental factors. We cannot control ALL of them to our liking. I do beleive that this LAP band will be a TOOL to assist me in learning new habits, making me aware of how I eat,(ie: too fast, too much, don't chew enough) and assisting me on my way to a healthier me- and hopefully someday a family!:clap2: So if anyone has any success stories to share with me about their LAP Band story, please fell free to email me or post a response.

GENUINE thanks to all who have posted or will post. This site is an awesome support resource.

Welcome to the site, Meltini. You're going to love it here. There is lots of advice and support. Just remember your BEST source of information is your doctor and your nutritionist, but the people on here have lots of little tips and suggestions to add to that. Each one of our Pre-op and post-op diets are different depending on what the doctor recommends. Keep that in mind. What your doctor says might be totally different than anything anybody on here has done. But we're all working toward the same goal and the band is the tool that will help us reach that goal.

Again.. WELCOME!!!

Hi Meltini -

WELCOME! I too had the excitement and anxiety preparing for my surgery! I think we all have. The moment when you can really start using your band... Knowing the benefits of having it, will bring such joy to you!

We are so happy to have you join the bandsters! I know your journey will be as wonderful as ours!

Please keep in touch with all the goings on with you!

Autumn

Meltini!! This is my first post, but I wanted to tell you, you and me both are getting banded on 05/07. I'm excited / nervous at the same time!

So eek!!!!!

Suzie

Hi Meltini, I just wanted to jump in and welcome you as well. I don't think you will be at all disappointed with your band. While I have not lost as quickly as others, I am losing the recommended 1-2 pounds per week with my band and it truly has changed my life, as I am sure it will yours. Please let us know if you have any questions.

Thanks! You all or so sweet! I will be coming here quite a bit.

Meltini!! This is my first post, but I wanted to tell you, you and me both are getting banded on 05/07. I'm excited / nervous at the same time!

So eek!!!!!

Suzie

Godo Luck Suzie!!! We'll be doing it together!

Welcome to LBT and congrats on your surgery date. It is only normal to feel all the emotions you are going through. Just keep busy and read everything you can on it and you'll be fine. Good Luck and let us know how you did after your surgery!

Welcome, Meltini,

I finally got a surgery date and it's May 16, so I feel the same way you do, excited and apprehensive. It seems like I've been thinking and working towards this so long that it doesn't seem real that it's finally going to happen. BC/BS ins. makes you jump through a lot of hoops. I, too, have local support groups, and have a great deal of confidence in my surgeon, since he's been doing this a long time. I look forward to your posts post-surgery to see how you're doing.

Keiko

Hi Keiko!

Don't forget to keep in touch with me to let me know how you are doing too!!