Well I joined a few days ago, but finally able to sit down and make my introduction post. I am VERY familiar with forums, i help run a car club forum, and belong to a baby forum. I have a 1 year old daughter and have been married a year and a half. I first went to the siminar back on Sept 11, and just knew i had to take control of my life and make this change. I have tried EVERYTHING under the sun! I had my consultation yesteraday with my dr and we set the surgery for Nov. 5th. They said I could have it as soon as monday, but I wanted to wait, because I wanted to be able to take my daughter trick-or-treating. My hopes for having the surgery the first monday of Nov, are to have the 2 weeks of solids down, so that mushies come right around thanksgiving, and i can have the soft foods.

I am VERY scared of going under, i've never been put to sleep nor had surgery. My first time staying over night or even being in my own hospital room, was when I had my little girl. And some of that experience was a lil scary because of the dumb nurses, and not to mention the 33hr labor. ANYWAYS, im just scared about the operation, as i've never had one. Thankfully its minimal.

Another thing that concerns me is, i am a stay at home mom and go to school, thankfully this semester i signed up for all online classes. Well,. my parents are out of town for work, so i am taking care of my brother and sister, along with my husband and daughter. We live in a 2 story house and im just trying to figure out how im going to go through the day and give all i need to for my lil girl til someone gets home to help me. Also with that problem is i am keeping it a secret. Only telling my Husband, Mom, Grandma, and Mother in Law, along with my best friend of 12 years. So the day OF surgery, i may be alone or my husband in the waiting room with my 1 yr old = . So we'll have to see.

Any suggestions? Comments?

Happy to be here and a part of this forum! Im SO glad that someone started this place!

wow..........

19 views, in 2 days, and no advice/comment/welcome.

im really starting to feel out of place here =

Well Erica, let me be the first to say welcome. I cant give you any advice being that i am waiting to be banded, but i can tell you that this forum is very informational. I am now very prepared for what lies ahead and I owe it all to this site. Good Luck

Welcome to the group this is a wonderful web site.

Congratulations on getting started on the road to a healthier you. I am new to this site as well. Have my initial consult with the surgeon on the 16th. I just wanted to tell you, that I have also found that I dont get an overwhelming amount of replies when I post here. BUT, I read, read, READ, READ and READ some more. I have learned so much here. These people are truly an inspiration to me. It's amazing that a group of people that I have never met have given me such a positive attitude and helped me in finding the courage to move forward with this surgery. Good luck to you on your journey ahead.

Congratulations on getting started on the road to a healthier you. I am new to this site as well. Have my initial consult with the surgeon on the 16th. I just wanted to tell you, that I have also found that I dont get an overwhelming amount of replies when I post here. BUT, I read, read, READ, READ and READ some more. I have learned so much here. These people are truly an inspiration to me. It's amazing that a group of people that I have never met have given me such a positive attitude and helped me in finding the courage to move forward with this surgery. Good luck to you on your journey ahead.

I totally feel the same! Its amazing huh! Im terrified to have surgery, will be my first, and the site has definatly given me strength!

Welcome to all of you new folks!!!!! There are so many now it is hard to keep up ! The surgery is pretty simple, so don`t be afraid. You will be a little sore for a few days and may have gas pains. So.... walk, walk, walk, walk, and sip a lot of fluids. I really love my band it curbs my appetite a whole lot and i can not eat much at one time. Best thing i ever did. Donna

Well I joined a few days ago, but finally able to sit down and make my introduction post. I am VERY familiar with forums, i help run a car club forum, and belong to a baby forum. I have a 1 year old daughter and have been married a year and a half. I first went to the siminar back on Sept 11, and just knew i had to take control of my life and make this change. I have tried EVERYTHING under the sun! I had my consultation yesteraday with my dr and we set the surgery for Nov. 5th. They said I could have it as soon as monday, but I wanted to wait, because I wanted to be able to take my daughter trick-or-treating. My hopes for having the surgery the first monday of Nov, are to have the 2 weeks of solids down, so that mushies come right around thanksgiving, and i can have the soft foods.

I am VERY scared of going under, i've never been put to sleep nor had surgery. My first time staying over night or even being in my own hospital room, was when I had my little girl. And some of that experience was a lil scary because of the dumb nurses, and not to mention the 33hr labor. ANYWAYS, im just scared about the operation, as i've never had one. Thankfully its minimal.

Another thing that concerns me is, i am a stay at home mom and go to school, thankfully this semester i signed up for all online classes. Well,. my parents are out of town for work, so i am taking care of my brother and sister, along with my husband and daughter. We live in a 2 story house and im just trying to figure out how im going to go through the day and give all i need to for my lil girl til someone gets home to help me. Also with that problem is i am keeping it a secret. Only telling my Husband, Mom, Grandma, and Mother in Law, along with my best friend of 12 years. So the day OF surgery, i may be alone or my husband in the waiting room with my 1 yr old = . So we'll have to see.

Any suggestions? Comments?

Happy to be here and a part of this forum! Im SO glad that someone started this place!

I just wanted to say Welcome!

Congratulations on deciding to save your life!

Thanks! :Banane35: