Hello to everyone! I'm new to all this. I have my health history and physical exam with the surgeon on August 7th. Began this whole process the first week of May and it seemed like it has taken forever to get this far. Now it feels like surgery is around the corner. They have estimated sometime in September. They said I may leave my physical with a date for surgery. I am doing this pretty much alone, I have my support person but I do not personally know anyone that has had this procedure. So, I'm glad to meet all of you and read about everyones up's and downs. I can't wait to start living my life again. Reading a lot of the stories here are very inspiring. Take care everyone!

guinessgirl, welcome to the forum. Any questions you have can be answered by SOMEONE here, for sure. My wife is the banded one and I do the research and support. Good luck with all the hoops and stick with it. It IS worth it.