Future Bander

Hope4Jen · November 12, 2004

Hello, my name is Jen. I am 32 and a mother of 4. I have been struggling with my weight as long as I can remember and I finally made the decision to do something so I can live a long healthy life. I have nothing but support from my husband and family.

I should have a date next week. My insurance is awaiting the letter of consent from my PCP so keep your fingers crossed for me.

Looking forward to getting to know you guys!

Jen

leatha_g · November 12, 2004

Wonderful Jen!! I really hope all goes well for you. Welcome to our little place on the web. We all just love it here and I think you will too! Please feel free to browse all the sections for some great advice, experience and lots of fun too!

New Hope · November 12, 2004

Jen, Best of luck to you! Please come here often. We love to yak! Congratulations on getting a new lease on your life! So happy for you!

aussie_jode · November 12, 2004

YAY for you! that is the best news you could give your family. I am so glad for you that they are supportive, it makes it so much easier.

Cheers

lapbander081004 · November 12, 2004

Hey Jen,

Welcome and congradulations on your decision. We all have been where your at and you will soon catch up(or down) to where we are. Its a great journey mainly because it does work.

Read read and then read somemore. Lots of good stuff on this site and many stories that will tear your eyes up in a heart beat. The people here are the greatest in the world. Need to know something just jot it down here and sit back and watch as you get answers from everywhere.

Keep us posted as to how your progressing with the insurance and when you get your date.

PamRN · November 12, 2004

Good luck on your journey, Jen, and welcome. There's lots of great info here, and with this awesome and sometimes crazy group, no question is ignored, no subject is taboo... as you can see for yourself as you browse the topics...

I'm only 7 weeks out from being banded, and I've lost 21 pounds. I've had weeks of gain at return to solids, weeks of no loss, weeks of gain and loss, and now I'm back to losing again... I haven't seen 247 in years, and soon I won't ever see it again!

Congratulations on making the decision to join us here, and in banding. I know I only regret not doing it sooner.

Iluvharleys · November 12, 2004

Welcome Jen! Please keep us posted on you date for surgery. In the meantime, browse the boards past and present threads and you will learn a lot of valuable information. Good Luck!