Hello all,

I am just in the very beginnig stage of the process,I have been thinking about this for a long time, I have finally decided NOW is the time, I just told my wife about it and after alot of conversations and questions (one was "is my insurance up to date"? only kidding!)she is more afraid than I am, I have been doing alot of research on -line, I just stumbled on this site, so here I am,there are alot of great stories out there, I hope mine will be as cool!

I am waiting to hear from my surgeon, for I guess will be my initial consult.

Glad to be amongst others! Paul:eek:

Hi There and welcome!

I also decided recently to get the lap band surgery. I go in on August 7,. I start my OptiFast pre op diet on July 17 and cannot wait.

I am looking forward to this so much and I think this is the best decision I have made for myself ever!

You will find tons of support on this forum and all your questions answered! These are a great bunch of people!

Good Luck!

Welcome Paul,

My husband was not to excited about me having the surgery! He is thin and always been thin. When he was a kid he tells me the story how his Mom stood on the porch and made him run around the block. I don't think he had the chance to be fat. But his metabolism is just right, he eats alot and never exercises! He is one of those people over weight people envy.

But after we went through the process, he had to watch an on line video, Emmie series, which my surgeon required. He learned a lot and went to the orientations and meetings with me. I was afraid to much info may have been a bad thing for him. But he was interested and became very supportive. I believe the surgery part of maybe something happening to me was his biggest fear. Now he calls me " Queen of Lap Band!". When I was in surgery, he ventured to the education area of the hospital where there was another orientation to possible new patients and he joined in. I thought that was funny, maybe he was bored!

Good luck with your process. I have been banded now for a month. I am on all food. I am discouraged that the weight loss has slowed down and that I need a fill! My appointment is not until July 31. But I am trying to learn each day about it.

I am sure there is a July band thread, that will be most helpful, but read the June thread too, because you can learn from what those stages ahead too. I read May's and it is helpful.

Take care.

Hi Paul

I am like you just starting, my appointment is in 2 weeks. I wish you loads of luck!

This site is fantastic i have my consult on aug 2 and can't wait . i have been on this site all day just reading and the support and info seems great.