december 8 is my day . sort of new to the site .

dr. risik from iowa is the doctor.

hope iam doing the right thing.

thanks

How exciting! The time will fly by and you'll be on the banded side before you know it. If you read over old posts and start your preparation checklist you'll be armed and ready when the time comes. Good Luck and keep us posted.

Congrats on the date! Browse through a lot of the old threads on here, there is a lot of information, including some that have doubts. Please make sure you have researched this well, it really isn't just an easy way out, but it is a great tool to work with. Please keep us posted on your progress.

Congratulations!!!!! It'll be here before you know it!

Good luck.

If your still wondering if it the right thing to do then keep researching here and listen to what people who have had it done say.

It saved my life and hs eliminated many weight related health problems and it is improving on the remaining ones.

And is after all is said and done your not happy. It can come out. Option I cannot conceive of.

Welcome and congrats on a surgery date! the first day of the rest of your life! It's natural to have apprehension, but just ask yourself - do you want to continue as you are or get worse?

It's definitely a big step and a drastic measure, but one I'm glad I had the opportunity to take! By the time you get there, you'll know.

Hi TMan -- check the "doctors" threads to see if someone else has used your surgeon. You also might want to read Chantal's "THE moment" thread -- lots and lots of interesting stories about when people realized it was time to get the band. See http://lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=3530 . Also, Jack started a thread asking if people would get banded again if they had to do it over again: http://lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=3600. It's worth reading because it contains a wide range of opinions -- mostly "YES!" but a few NOs too. And a lot of older posts have great discussions on what you can expect post-surgery.

December 8 is coming up soon. Hope you can find answers to any questions you have about the band. Congratulations on your decision!

hey Tman

im getting banded on dec 6th . im in europe uk.. but having banding done in lyon france as the mrsa bug in uk is at all time high. plus much cheaper in france than uk

Good luck for the 8th ...

im counting the days down till i get mine done.

Tracey

Tman and Tracey, welcome to the rest of your improved life! Best of luck to you on your upcoming surgeries! How much weight are you hoping to lose? Any current health problems?

iam hoping between 60-80 lbs

280 now

is it seem possible?

hey tman

i too am 280 and am looking to lose 140

im 5ft6" female and 35yrs old

I have struggled with my weight for years. managed to lose 8 stone 10 yrs ago but put it all back on. thats why i am having the band. dieting isnt the hardest part for me...its keeping it off...

Tracey

The band isn't about dieting. By now, we've all learned that "diets" don't work. The band is a tool that will work with you. But you have to do your part - make healthy food choices, eat Bandster size portions, exercise regularly, and get your waterload in (but not with meals). It's really not hard to do. It's learning how to live healthier.