:thumbup:Hi my name is Mike. I am getting banded tomorrow at 11:30. I live in Chaska Minnesota with my wife and two beautiful daughters. I am a police officer. I am 31 years old and started my journey at 370lbs. I am 350 lbs now. I am very exited about my surgery. I want to thank all of the posters. They make it easier to cope with all the emotions I am going through. Reading all the threads calms me down and I look forward to posting my successes. I am on day 2 of the clear liquid diet. Thats not fun, but worth it.

Well there it is.

I will get back ASAP.:mad:

Welcome Big Mike,

You will do great!!

Post again after your big day and let us know how things went. Good Luck.:mad:

Congrats Mike! I have my sleep test tonight then waiting for the band date. I wish you and your family a great successful year and much weight loss. You can do it!

Best of luck to you Mike. You'll do great. I've had five surgeries and this was by far the easiest. Let us know how things went.

:thumbup:Hi my name is Mike. I am getting banded tomorrow at 11:30. I live in Chaska Minnesota with my wife and two beautiful daughters. I am a police officer. I am 31 years old and started my journey at 370lbs. I am 350 lbs now. I am very exited about my surgery. I want to thank all of the posters. They make it easier to cope with all the emotions I am going through. Reading all the threads calms me down and I look forward to posting my successes. I am on day 2 of the clear liquid diet. Thats not fun, but worth it.

Well there it is.

I will get back ASAP.

hey BigMike - i'm a Lt with the local SO...and i got banded monday - let me tell you up front - 3rd day is a Bear...today is GREAT - weird - no abnormal hunger or anything - my doc let me eat popsicles during the clear liquid phase and you won't believe how much you learn to love chicken broth and lemon!!! as a brother officer and bander i wish you the best - not to lose but to REDUCE permanently. i'll need new leather once this is over.

be well and keep us posted.:mad:

Mike, Good luck from fellow Minnesotan. I have yet to be banded but on my way. A couple of months remaining. So happy for you and for your daughters and wife. You will be able to do things with them that you never dreamed you could. God Bless

Hi Mike, welcome to LBT! Wow, by this time tomorrow you will have your band!! As soon as you feel up to it, let us know how you are feeling. We look forward to getting to know you better.

Best of luck to you Mike!!! I am going to have my surgery in March.

I'm right behind you....can't wait! Good luck!

Hey All

Thanks for all the words of encouragement, It is 0430am on the morning of. They moved my surg up to 0900 so I have to be at the hospital at 0700. Anyway it means a lot to hear all the support. I will check back as soon as I can.

Mike

Thinking about you, Mike!

I'm a retired LEO.....spent 23 years in da biz.....

Trusting that all went well today and you'll be on your way to new uniforms SOON.....

Hey HarleyGirl - LEO and a rider - i was a solo for about 10 years - have 2 now 06 RK and an 07 Electra Glide which is a Police Bike i use for "extra" jobs etc. i was banded Monday - and am already down almost 15 LBS - so are there a lot of LEO's on this site / what about Harley riders?

best of luck to you on your journey.

Sounds like BigMike has a great group behind him as well.

Lt. J

Sugar Land, TEXAS

Hi Big Mike,

The best of luck to you. I have family in Le Sueur, Henderson, and Mankato. Nice area.

JP

Well, one day post-op felling good. The operation went GREAT. The staff was very good. I am feeling pretty good. The pain is very manageable looking forward to the upcoming weeks. Hey GreekO if you go to the means area toward the bottom of the main page, there is a Law Enforcement thread. See you on there.

Mike

Hey BigMike (in a few months they will have to call you LittleMike) - congratulations - this is an amazing journey and i pray you make it in good health!!! see you on the LEO site - one suggestion, it may be different for you - but stay hydrated - that was my only boo boo in this whole thing so far - those isopure drinks (if approved by your doc) were great source of light fluid with lots of protein. be well and be healthy !

Welcome to LBT, and congrats on your upcoming surgery.

There is a ton of information on here just for taking the time to read it all. It sure helps to know what to expect when you get there.

Yes, there is quite a few riders on here! I love my harley and ride it a lot.

Don't forget to come back and let us know how your surgery went!

Good Luck!