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!

My name is Doreen. I have been married for 20 years and have 1 son, who is 18 years old.

I will be 47 years old on 3/25/08 and I am getting my band on 3/26/08.

I use SparkPeople.com to log my calories/food, exercise and blog.

After lurking around this website and reading all the Pre and Post surgery messages for the last 3 months, I feel prepared and ready for my surgery next week.

This is a picture of my son Danny and Me on Christmas Day, 2007

My name is Doreen. I have been married for 20 years and have 1 son, who is 18 years old.

I will be 47 years old on 3/25/08 and I am getting my band on 3/26/08.

I use SparkPeople.com to log my calories/food, exercise and blog.

After lurking around this website and reading all the Pre and Post surgery messages for the last 3 months, I feel prepared and ready for my surgery next week.

This is a picture of my son Danny and Me on Christmas Day, 2007

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Great to meet you Doreen! Congrats and good luck on your surgery! What a great present to give yourself!

I love the picture, too! Thank you for sharing it with us!

good luck to all getting banded this week and congrats to all banded last week,

looking forward to starting my full liquid stage, clear liquids are okay, but need a little more to keep the growling stomach quiet!!

I just tell myself how healthy I am going to be and the bonus is looking better....

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