Hello to all, just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Kelly and I'm 34 years old and weigh 360 lbs. at 5'8", with a BMI of 56 (super morbidly obese). I've begun the journey towards the lap-band surgery (probably some time in November of this year), due to my insurance company requirements, I'm having to do the 6 month doctor supervised weightloss first. I'm 2 months into it (July is month 3). My surgeon is Dr. Cywes in Jacksonville, Florida. Does anyone know him? Input would be helpful. He seems to be a good guy and very qualified. Anyway, I'm looking forward to starting a new chapter in my life and any advise or suggestions/tips would be appreciated. You are all my inspirations. Keep up the great work. Peace to all. :help:

Hi Kelly, welcome to lapband talk forum. I didn't have to do 6 months preop diet so I'm sure that is challenging. I am down 56 lbs this year. It will be so exciting when you hit the 299 mark, then 200 mark. I am 26 lbs away from the 199 mark and I can't believe it. I still love being banded. Good luck.

Hello Kelly,

Welcome to LBT (lap band talk) congrats on your decision to have the lap band....I love my band...it works really well for me....I hope that you will enjoy the site and trust me, if you have any questions, this is the place to be.....everyone is so helpful...once again, welcome....

Thanks Julie, for the welcoming and inspirational words. I look forward to a long and enjoying relationship with everyone on this site. What a great place to have to come to with questions, concerns, or just to vent. I hope to keep in touch with you and continue to hear of your awesome progress. Keep up the great work and feel free to share any secrets to your success with me Be well.

Hi Kelly, welcome to lapband talk forum. I didn't have to do 6 months preop diet so I'm sure that is challenging. I am down 56 lbs this year. It will be so exciting when you hit the 299 mark, then 200 mark. I am 26 lbs away from the 199 mark and I can't believe it. I still love being banded. Good luck.

Thanks Big As Life for that awesome welcome! I love this site. Everyone is so helpful and friendly. I look forward to my up coming journey and sharing it with all of you. Be well.

Hi Kelly,

I'm new as well. I just joined to get some support for my journey. I have a psych consult 13 Aug and I'm waiting on my nutrition consult. I weigh 289 and I'm 5'2. I, too, am morbidly obese. I'm hoping this band will help me get back to a weight more favorable to my health. The weight is really causing me problems......knee pain, winded when climbing stairs, unable to run, hard to tie shoes, and the list could go on and on for hours. But, I've decided with the blessings of my DH to pursue this journey and I am optimistic that I will be banded by October with some obvious results by Christmas. Many blessings for your journey.

Dee

With God, all things are possible!!!

Hi Kelly! Welcome to LBT Congratulations on your decision, it sounds like you're on your way.

I was banded in Oct 2005 and still come here for support and friendship, it helps me to know that others are going thru the same issues and we're on this journey together.

I hope we can offer the support you are looking for.

I'm in TX, so not familiar with your Dr. You might try to start a thread on the Florida forum: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f30/ to see if others can give input.

Wishing you all the best,

Karla