After various seminars, a bit of resistance on my side, and the scale going up...I committed to finally take control. I live on Long Island and found a surgeon and program that is perfect for me. It's taken three solid months of doctors, tests, and follow-ups but I am scheduled for April 14.

The ONLY thing that stands in my way is that I did not yet lose the requested 30 lbs. I'm down 10 and have only a week & a half. If my surgeon who I see on 4/9 tells me to post-pone for more weight loss, then I will do so. he is a very cautious doctor and that's why I chose him. Either way I'm on my way to a better life.

I've been on liquids for nearly two weeks and I'm already feeling more energetic.

That's my short story and looking forward to finding support with this group.

Kas-e

Hi Kas-e and welcome to LBT. You have made a wonderful decision for your health in your choice to get banded. Are you exercising along with your liquid diet? I think if you go in and show that you have lost a significant amount of weight, you should be fine.

Keep us posted on what happens.

Welcome Kas-e! Congrats on your surgery date. Susan made a good point, if you are not already exercising, try adding it in and hopefully you will drop enough weight to keep your scheduled date. Good luck to you and keep us posted!

Congrats on your band date -- good luck with surgery!! :regular_smile: