I Just Wanted Some Feedback From People Who Have Had It Done. I Am Getting Real Excited About Having It Done. I Just Wanted To Hear Some Positive Feedback Just To Make Myself Feel Better. Thanks, Jennifer

JENNIFER: HOORAY!!!!

She's gonna be banded. You're gonna love it. (OK say that with the best impression of Sandra Bullock in Miss Congeniality) LOL!!

I am almost a year out and it has so changed my life. I have loads more energy. I try things I normally wouldn't do. I just did the 5K marathon here in Los Angeles last weekend. I would NOT have done that a year ago. I might have watched it from home on the TV but certainly not participated. I did not run it mind you but walked it. Out of 4000 I was ranked 1929. WHOO HOO!!!

You are doing the best thing for you.

OK SO, tell us about your self. Age, weight, height, how much you wanna lose. You know all the good stuff. LOL!! Inquiring minds and all that stuff.

Jennifer, I think the band was one of the best things I could ever do for myself. I'm still kind of new (banded 1-3-05) so I am still in the adjustment stage. I actually had my second fill on yesterday because I wasn't tight enough to restrict my eating. However, I can only say good things about my band. The 20+ lbs I lost pre-op have not returned and I know I am on my way to success. I think you're making a good choice getting the band. All the best to you!!!

I wish you luck Jennifer- You'll do great!!!!!!!!! Congrats!!!!!!!!1

I moved this thread from the "Suggestions" board so more people will see it.

Jennifer, congratulations on your banding date! To get some positive feedback look through the Before and After pictures thread, or the one on Total Weight lost by LBTers. That will give you all the positive feedback you need.

Seriously, I've been banded going on 19 months and I have not regretted it for one millisecond. I'm by no means thin, but I'm 100 lbs smaller than I used to be and it has given me a new lease on life. Every day is improved by being smaller, more flexible, more energetic, faster, etc., etc., etc. I LOVE MY BAND.

Same story here, I have not regretted getting my band for one minute, I just wish I had done it sooner.

I was banded last September and have not had any complications. I don't regret it one bit. My biggest issue right now is learning how to accept all compliments I'm getting about how great I'm looking now that I'm down nearly 50 lbs and from a tight size 24 to a loose 18!

Congrats Jennifer! I wish you the best of luck!!!!!

Congratulations. I will follow your lead on the 30th! Good luck!!!!

Congratulations on getting your date!! You have come to the right place for support. This is a great board for info!!

Patty

COngratulations to you and good luck! Tomorrow I go for my appointment with the dietician and my psyche evaluation right after than (on the same day( then next week I have my final psyche evaluation. My primary doctor sent Dr. Smith a great letter so hopefully by March 31st I will have an approval from my insurance Company. Does anyone out their have NRECA insurance? If so what was your experience like? I have a tenative date set of 4-28-05.