I have been on this site for about a week. So, I am not new new, just new. Well I thought I would do an about me sort of thing-to introduce myself properly. Here goes.

I am Joan. I live in a southern suburb of Chicago, Illinois. I am 32 years old, and I have three kids. I have a 1 year old baby girl, a 3 year old son, and a nine year old son. They are great, and I love being a mom to them. I am married to a neat guy, and have been for about 5 years. We have been friends since High School.

I am a graduate student in Counseling, and am doing my internship now. About one year till I become a Therapist, treating individuals, couples, and families. Yea!

I am getting my band on (hopefully) Thursday 2/10. The reason I am choosing this surgery is that like many of you...I have tried nearly everything else to no avail. I want to be able to live a more physically active life..and to be able to feel like I can go to the amusement park again and feel comfortable. My present weight is limiting my life, and I won't have that any more!

So, that's me.

Thanks,

Joan

Introductions are the best! Nice to meet you! and good luck on the 10th!

Wow, girl, what do you do in your "spare" time? I'm impressed! You sound like you have a wonderful family and a great career in the making. Maybe you can go back and give that "Fellow" a free counselling session on being just a tad more understanding and knowledgable about WL.

Good luck on your procedure. It'll be a snap. By the way, I live in the "windy city" .

( sheecann@sbcglobal.net) I am almost six weeks post-op and will get my first fill this coming Tuesday (Feb. 15). Congrats!!!!

Welcome Joan! Best of luck on your band journey - this is the best support forum, you will meet great people and learn tons of information, especially if you read as much as you can of all the old posts!

Great to "meet" you!

A "Big" welcome from Texas! You certainly have a busy life, getting this surgery will be a godsend for you. Please post and let us know how your surgery goes!

Welcome!!! Glad to have you join us!! Please read up on everything so you'll know what to expect before and after your surgery. There will be a period immediately following with lots of questions. If you know ahead of time about the 'unfilled' period and possible NO weight loss early on you'll be much less anxious that first 6 weeks! There's much information shared, free for the taking! Good luck to you!

Welcome to LBT Joan! You'll find oodles of support and information here and wishing you the best on your journey towards being banded!

Hi Joan, I'm new too, posted an into recently, I find this site fantastic with info and support. The more a read on the band the more excited I get . It's like I am slowly getting excited about life again. Good luck to you and am looking forword to your posts. Shamrock

Welcome to our bandland!!

I have been on this site for about a week. So, I am not new new, just new. Well I thought I would do an about me sort of thing-to introduce myself properly. Here goes.

I am Joan. I live in a southern suburb of Chicago, Illinois. I am 32 years old, and I have three kids. I have a 1 year old baby girl, a 3 year old son, and a nine year old son. They are great, and I love being a mom to them. I am married to a neat guy, and have been for about 5 years. We have been friends since High School.

I am a graduate student in Counseling, and am doing my internship now. About one year till I become a Therapist, treating individuals, couples, and families. Yea!

I am getting my band on (hopefully) Thursday 2/10. The reason I am choosing this surgery is that like many of you...I have tried nearly everything else to no avail. I want to be able to live a more physically active life..and to be able to feel like I can go to the amusement park again and feel comfortable. My present weight is limiting my life, and I won't have that any more!

So, that's me.

Thanks,

Joan

i just love come across these old Posts,,,,,,,where are these folks now, what is the outcome after 3 years,,,,,,,,,,,gosh, I wanna know!