H folks,

just talked to "dynamomini", banded in April 07 - she was very helpful and answered most all my questins -thank you!!!

Will have my first Dr./nutritionist consulation on Sept 12th. Cannot wait to get started, although surgery is definitely not my favorite past time. But turning 50 this month, having survived cancer last year - I am ready for the big change - finally becoming slim and more importantly living slim, healthy and active:nervous

Looking forward to riding and training our horses (Spanish and Sorraia Mustangs) more and longer without being exhausted for the rest of the day

Also expanding my life long hobby of painting portraits with pastels (from photos) - my weight keeps me from being able to stand longer periods of time and paint - more about our ranch, horses, horse camp and my paintings in our web site Plenty Star Ranch Spanish and Sorraia Mustangs and soon to be online paintingsbyisa.com is under construction

Anyways, am greatful for all the help and advice I found here and other places and the chance for the ultimate tool to success - finally!!!!!!!!!

Welcome to the forum. You will find so much help and support here. My husband, Kloverdad, and I have been lurking here for over a month. We are being banded on Oct. 1 in Mexico. Being a control freak and needing all details straight in advance, we started preparations in advance to decrease the stress of all of this. We have purchased Unjury protein drinks, adult chewable vitamins, adult liquid tylenol, gas-x strips, and started making preparations for careing for our 7 pets. Best of luck to you as you begin this worthwhile journey

Welcome to the start of your journey. Make sure to visit the board often for info and support. The people here are wonderful!

Thanks so much folks - cannot wait to get started, even though some of the threads are kind of scary to read