I thought it would be nice to share some photos of each other since we're all going through this lapband thing together. It would be great to put a face with the name. I know not everyone is comfortable with this kind of stuff, though, so don't feel like you are obligated!

Since it was my idea, I'll go first. :cool2:

My name is Andi and I live in a suburb of Dallas, Texas. I'm married to the most wonderful guy. We don't have children but we do have 7 pets: 2 chihuahuas named after X-Men, 3 cats named after Batman villains and 2 french bulldogs named after characters of the TV show, Friends. I do not work full-time but I do "work" by training my frenchies and taking them to photo shoots for print ads and commercials. :biggrin2:

I'm a goofy girl who is easily amused. I love gaming (mostly online MMORPGs or D&D) and horror movies. Reality TV is a guilty pleasure that I indulge in regularly.

My mother is from Thailand, so innately my favorite food is Thai cuisine. I'm thankful that most Thai food is healthy. I'll be having many Thai Soups during the five weeks of my full liquids phase.

My weight issues are mainly due to PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome). I am diabetic and take medications for hypertension and elevated cholesterol. I hope that was my weight improves, these problems will be but a memory for me. *grins*

On to the pictures! The first picture is me and my husband, Jeremy. The second picture is with my oldest Frenchie, Joey.

I look forwarding to getting to know all of you Marchies better!

How do I make this picture smaller??????????

hope this helps

6 days pre surgery hope to have skinny pics to show as the days go by. I'm from pennsylvania, 44 years old, a mom to 3, and married for 26 years. I do a little bit of photograpy and enjoy scrapbooking.

This is me on the right. Was taken Feb 07 at my parents 50th anniversary party. I'm probably 10-15 pounds heavier now.:smile:

Beautiful pictures everyone! It's great to meet you all.

Below is me and my 9 year old son Trey last year. He

is the reason I am doing this surgery. I am a single Mom

and don't have a lot of family, mainly just my mom. And

neither one of us are in great health. If something were

to happen to us my son would have no one, and I just can't

bear that thought. So please pray for me and I'll be praying

for you all.

I'm Paige.....I live in Northern Utah with my hubby, son, daughter and two jack russell terrors (oops, I mean TERRIERS)....

My surgery is set for March 18th......just eager to get on with it!

This is a picture taken last spring on a bike trip we went on.....it's in Oatman, Arizona.....notice how I cleverly disguised my big butt with a baby burro....great idea, but not terribly practical on a day to day basis!

Looking forward to spending time with all of you!

It's so great to be able to see your faces and get to know y ou all better. Thank you so much for sharing. :drool:

I'm a march bandster! March 4th! Hello everyone - Lise here from Seattle!

Lise! Welcome to the family of March Bandsters! Great to have you with us!

I just want to add - it would be so great to visit this thread a year from now to see where we were and where we are. :biggrin2:

Why thank you! And yes - a year from now we will look so different - I can't wait! :thumbup:

Lise! Welcome to the family of March Bandsters! Great to have you with us!

Hi! Name's Tracy. I just had my surgery scheduled today for 3/31. Less than 2 wks! So excited.

congrats to all the newbies and to those already banded in March. Tomorrow is my day. Will be overnight in the hospital.

Lost 4# being on clear liquids the past 2 days. And so looking forward to more of the clear liquids when I get home. But I know it is all worth it and for a better, healthier me!!

Hiya,

I'm getting banded on Tuesday the 25th, I can't believe it's almost here!! I'm a travel nurse from Canada but currently living in Seattle, thinking I just may stay here for a long term commitment as a staffer. I live with 3 of my 4 basset hounds (the 4th does not travel and stays in canada). I tried to post a pic but on preview it was HUGE and I have no idea how to resize it.

Great pics, Tracy! So glad to meet you! :thumbdown:

Howdy and welcome to all you new Marchies! It is so great to meet you! Please keep us posted on your progress before and after your surgery date!