Hello Fabulous Fourties!!!

[*susan* 1,709]

Sue; I love your MySpace page. You are very talented with the computer. I thought I was good!! House is my favorite show too and I LOVES Vegas!!!

Thanks, I am a bit of a myspace geek, it is another great place for connecting with fellow bandsters. Plus, I can keep an eye on my kids!

[kim929 0]

Hi,

I just found this thread, I was so busy reading about preop surgeries I never looked down. I'm 42 (at least for a few more mo) I have an appt with my surgeon on May 12th to schedule my surgery. I've really enjoyed reading about everyone.

[bandfan1 0]

Hi Kim!! Welcome to the Fabulous Forties!!

I am scheduled for tomorrow :smile2:, but I can't wait!!!

May 12th will be here before you know it!!

Enjoy the journey!! :biggrin2:

Marilyn

[StephC 0]

Marilyn are you as excited as I am? I can't hardly wait! I'm leaving work at 1:30 - gonna get my fill taken out for the surgery. All my last minute shopping and housework tonight... pinch me!

[bandfan1 0]

Liquid pain reliever....check

chewable vitamins....check

chewable calcium.....check

liquids stocked in cabinets....check!!

Excited? Yeah!!! :lol:Nervous? I don't have time to be nervous!! My kids have me running all day long. Drivers license for my 16yr old, Gymnastics for my 13 yr old and soccer for my 7 yr old!! I can't wait to get to the hospital for some rest!!! :smile2:

StephC, I am so excited for you!!! I am hoping to be in your shoes in a year or so, so I will be watching your posts!!

Keep in touch!!! I'll e-mail you privately, or you can e-mail me:

mclondon@optonline.net

Marilyn

[StephC 0]

I'll be thinking of you - saying a prayer for us both!

I'm leaving work at 1:30 today, gotta get my dogs to the groomer before I go get the unfill. I guess I'll be doing all my errands as well. I can't even think straight!

What time is your surgery? Mine is at 8am so I have to be at the hospital at 6:30.

[bandfan1 0]

My surgery is scheduled for 12pm. I am supposed to be at the hospital at 11am...

Good luck Steph!!!

We'll connect soon!!!!

[StephC 0]

Just found out today they want me at the hospital at 5:30 - good luck and talk to you soon!

[bandfan1 0]

:scared2:My time was moved up from 12pm to 7:30am

There's no turning back now!!!!!

[Fanny Adams 7]

Good luck ladies!!! Hope to hear from you soon!

[kim929 0]

After reading your posts about the surgery getting moved up, I had a slight panic attack. As much as I want the surgery, and all the reading, preping and waiting, now that I am close to getting a date, I'm nervous.

Look forward to reading about your surgery and how well your doing.

Kim

[gone 4 ever 6]

good luck to you all. I get mine on the 13th. so I understand the nerves and excitement! We will be able to go thru this together. That is exciting!:party:

[bandfan1 0]

No need to panic Kim!! It was a piece of cake for me (no pun intended!!). Just stay calm and be as positive as you can.

I am banded for 3 days now and have had an unbelievably easy recovery. I am taking advil during the day for pain, but hardly have any pain!!

I'll be back to work tomorrow and will be ready!! I still need to remember to take it easy......

I can't wait to hear from stephc, although I am sure her recovery will be longer...

[*susan* 1,709]

Congrats on getting your band!! Glad to hear you are doing so well.

[tapshoes 2]

Hi everyone

I was 49 years and 364 days old when I had the surgery, so I figure I can honestly be in the 50's and 40's. I was banded in Feb and so far I am 'on track' with a 1-2 pound loss/week. Of course, I wish it were more (and there are many who do achieve that), but my body is holding on firm to it's blanket of fat!

I noticed a few comments about not sure how they felt about 40, etc...for my 40th I had the best party and loved the decade. 50s - so far their great - hey I'm going to be healthy and what better thing is there than that!

Anyways, I shall be checking in on this thread regularly - that is if you let someone of the next decade in!