Hello All -

I am new to the forum and have enjoyed reading all the helpful information here. I go to Day One Health in Chicago tomorrow for my pre-op testing and have already scheduled my surgery for August 13, 2008.

I have been a zaftig woman all my life - really had no issues with love and life being a plus-size girl - but am now choosing to do this procedure for health reasons - lower bloodpressure - diabetes - etc.

If anybody wants to share their experiences feel free - or just say hi!

All my best -

Susan

Where in Chicago are you? I am having my surgery done on the 30th.

Hello - I live in Crete which is South of the city near the Indiana border. I see you're up on the North-side - my husband teaches in Winnetka.

Are you also having your surgery at Day One Health in the City?

No, I am actually haveing my surgery done at Highland park hospital with Dr Denham.. I am nervous but at the same time excited.

Good Luck with everything!! I will let you know how my surgery goes!

Great - I will keep you in my thoughts!

Aloha Everyone! I have been on the waiting list 15 months with Kaiser in Honolulu. I just went to my orientation 6/17. Now I am realizing it may be another 5 months or more to get my surgery. I don't want to get discouraged, I actually started looking into bariatric surgery 5 years ago. I kept holding the hope that, with good healthy eating choices & exercise I could lose the weight. Instead, I have actually gained another 80 pounds, bringing my current pounds to lose, to 150. I attended my first group last week & there was only one other person there, out of about 15, who was going to have the Lap Band and he sounded like he was being swayed by the end of the group session. I am hoping there are some people in this community I can relate to. For now I will just read & learn as much as I can. Thankyou for providing me with a place to come for support.

hi Susan, welcome to LBT. best of luck to you!