Hello everyone I am new to the site, and I am on my journey to a new life. Thats what it is right? It would be so much easier if I would have taken care of myself a long time ago. I haven't always been this heavy, I played sports in high school, love them, still do, just can't do much with all this weight I have gain in the last 17 years! WOW, I have been out of school for a while, it kind of sneaks up on you, kind of like all the weight!!!

I am scheduled for my 1st visit and seminar on 9-10-08, and I know that I have to do the 6 month visits. So I will not be getting banded until March or later! I wish it was now!!:biggrin:

Edited August 30, 200817 yr by LABBY08

Welcome fellow Texan !! Where is Gilmer? I ALMOST know!

Sorry you have to do 6 months but it will fly by!

Welcome! Another Texan! =]

Where (what city) will you be banded in? I just got banded on Monday in San Antonio. Congrats on your decision!

Hello there! I just had my surgery this past Tuesday. I know it seems like it takes forever to go through the process of getting insurance approval. Just don't think about it. Time will go by faster than you think. Just enjoy every meal and get into the right mind set that a lifestyle is about to change.

I grew up near Brownsboro and I use to know Gilmer quite well. My ex was from Gladewater. I am about 175 pounds overweight according to the medical charts. However, I have a big frame.

The main reason for getting the surgery is to be healthier and be around longer for my family and the other reason is oh how much I miss going to six flags! We are making plans to go up there in Dec. for Holiday in the Park, if it isn't too cold.

Let me know if I can answer anything. My email is chriswallison@msn.com

Thank you all for making me feel so welcomed. I will be banded in Tyler; Dr. Babineau; I have to use him and ETMC, thats who my insurance is through, I work for ETMC. So I have to go with who my insurance will pay for, but I have heard a lot of good things about him. I know of about 3 people that work at my hospital who have used him, but they had a by-pass done, and one is getting ready to get her lap band done with him.

I am sooooo ready to start my new life, to enjoy life again. I have a 8 year old and she is into all kinds of sports and I so want to get out there with her, but this weight is to much. I need to lose about 150-170. I think anyway. I'm ready to be noticed again, and to be there for my daughter, I want to make her happy too!!!

Edited August 30, 200817 yr by LABBY08

Hey Labby! I'm starting right about now too, it'll be fun to see how we progress toward surgery (I can't wait!!!) and see how our lives change.

I too have a bit less than 200lbs to lose, I love sports and I miss them terribly! Volleyball and spandex shorts, watch out - I'm comin back for you!

Woohoo!

Welcome to the group.

I spent a good deal of time around Tyler (I've been though Gilmer a time or two).

Just hang in there.

I was banded about 5 weeks ago, and am happy so far (I am not one of those "I love my band so much I've given it a name" kind of people). It is a good tool. This list, however, is also a great tool for inspiration to keep going.

Use this tool until you are able to get the band, and you might get a good step on forward before band-day.

Glad you're here. :biggrin: