Only 4 more days until my lapband surgery. Very excited now. Just discovered this forum and hoping to get support when needed. I've been reading the pros and cons in several different forums and decided to start in the Newbie area. I live East of Pittsburgh in Irwin, PA.

Decided to go with Dr. Courcoulas at Magee Hospital. She's wonderfully sympathetic and a good listener. She helped me make this decision. I was at Shadyside Weight Management classes for 6 months going through the gastric bypass classes and changed my mind at my last dr. appt. Just too nervous about permanent changes in my belly. She agreed I needed to be comfortable with my decision. I feel this is my last chance at succeeding in losing a lot of weight. It's totally up to me. I don't want to die fat!

I'll let you know how everything goes on Wed. GETTING DOWN TO THE NITTY GRITTY NOW! :biggrin:

How do I add the tickerfactory to the bottom?

hey! Congrats on your Feb 20th surgery date. mine is Feb 19th. Come check out the February support group and you can see how everyone that has had or will have surgery in Feb is doing.

Hi and welcome to LBT! It sounds like you have chosen a very good doctor. It is very important that you are comfortable with your decision. It won't be long now until you are an official bandster. Please let us know if you have any questions, we are glad to help.

To add a ticker, please see the following thread, it will give you step-by-step instructions.

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f5/ticker-tutorial-pictures-41782/

I am in month 4 of the UPMC Magee program. I am having surgery with Dr. Ramanathan (sp?). I am meeting with him next week.