Hey guys,

Just thought I'd update you all, I'm going to talk to the Surgeon on Thursday about getting my Lap-banding done. My Mum's coming with me, I wanted her to. So yeah.. I'm nervous but excited too.

Stephie

It's the first step toward a new relationship with food. Congratulations on your decision.

Congratulations, Stephie. Keep us posted.

Great..I get to see my surgeon Monday. Hopefully can get my surgery scheduled also!!

Good Luck! Keep us posted!

Hey guys,

So I went and saw the surgeon yesterday. My Mum was with me, which made me feel a bit better about going. Anyway, he's a really nice guy, young too, which made me feel more comfortable as well. I asked my questions, like how long a stay in hospital and how long off work and stuff, which he answered.

He said he wouldn't lie to me, that every surgery has risks that I need to be aware of, but he hasn't lost anyone yet, and it won't be a young person if it did happen. (I'm 23). He gave me a little book which had all the information about the diet and stuff after I have surgery.

AND.... He gave me my date! I'm getting banded on the 4th July!!! I know, all you americans out there, that's Independance Day... well, I will have a new independance... ! Dr Hopkins is a really nice man, and I recommend him to anybody that's in Brisbane, Australia.

He wants me to loose 5kgs before the operation, and so I started today. Instead of catching the lift between 1 floor in the hospital I'm at, I was walking up and down the stairs. It felt good. Because I'm not an active person at all, and I need to become active.

Anyway, that's my story, so I'm on my way!

Stephie