Hi everyone,

I like alot of newbies have been peeking in for awhile now gathering all the information I could. I'm committed now and looking forward to my independence from this weight. I will be banded by Dr. Aceves on July 1, 2008!!!!!! Presently my bmi is 38 and I've tried every diet imaginable. In fact I started dieting at about 170 lbs and I now am up to 230-240. I scale shy so I'm not exact. Monday I start my pre-op diet so I'll be looking for ideas. Briefly a little about myself; 49 years young, a registered nurse, 3 children and 2 grandkids, a wonderful supportive husband, and a dog (a havanese).

I'll be active now that I've made my introduction. Oh yeah, I live in Atlanta.

Hi and welcome from another newbie. Im not scheduled until July 8th, so you are ahead of me. Im also a tad heavier than you, so have more to lose. Hope this will be the tool for both of us to not only lose the weight, but keep it off. Im to the point I cant stand the thought of one more yo yo diet.

Hi Mygirl! I'm going to Dr. Aceves on July 23rd...you'll have to tell me all about the adventure! I'm excited for you...and for myself too. Good luck!

Welcome Mygirl, Flowers and Shellbell. We look foward to seeing you here a lot thoughout your journey. Congrats on the surgury dates. This is a wonderful sight. It will answer most if not all of your questions. It will support you and give advise. Most of all you will make new freinds here. Good luck

Thanks Gone4ever! I love your little guy doing step arobics!:ohmy:

Hello from a newbie. Just starting the process. I've gone to a seminar and have an appointment scheduled with the doctor July 11th. Any words of encouragement from anyone?

Just wanted to say that hello to everyone. I am glad to be a part of this group. I was banned June 10th and I am doing very well. I was so surprised at the recovery time. I feel great. Thanks for having a group like this it really helps people like myself with many questions.

Just wanted to say that hello to everyone. I am glad to be a part of this group. I was banned June 10th and I am doing very well. I was so surprised at the recovery time. I feel great. Thanks for having a group like this it really helps people like myself with many questions. :ohmy:

Hey everyone.:ohmy: I am so glad that I found this site. I hope to meet lots of new people and I am ready to start my life over. My surgery date is scheduled for Monday June 23rd!!!!!!!! Can I tell you how excited I am. The next chapter in my life is just beginning.

Your sugery is tomorrow?! Wow! Good luck! I'll be thinking of you! Let us know how you're doing when you can.