I have enjoyed reading all the post, been informed, encouraged and laughed until I almost wet my pants.

My surgery is schedule for June 28 2005. If all post op test are satisfactory.

EKG, chest xray,etc.

also have to attend a post op class this Friday.

I live in the Maryland, 48yrs young and soon to be fabulous at 50.

Wife of very handsome man, mother of 4 and grandmother of 6 beautiful girls.

5'0 200lbs sleep apnea, joint problems etc..BMI 39

Dr.Sighn in Baltimore is doing my banding.

LOVE TO ALL

Debbie

Debbie....Welcome to LBT. So glad you found us. I was born in Laurel, MD. I love it there. My dad always called me "The Original Maryland Crabcake", because I don't do mornings...shall we say...very well...LOL.

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery date. That is wonderful. The time will fly and it will be here in no time. Good luck with all of the pre-op testing. I know it can be tedious but it's also important.

Best of luck to you.

Welcome to LBT! All of you June bansters need to get a thread going with your dates!

Hello ,

Thank you for welcoming me to LBT. Looking forward to posting my weight loss.

I live in Bowie,MD and seafood is a favorite, but the sacrifices we must make for beauty..lol. The crab population will reach its peeks this year,due to it being a no no for me...this summer. Is it possible to suffer from shrimp withdrawals? OLD BAY seafood seasoning could be my signature scent..lol

TAKE CARE

Your right around the corner with your date- I wish you much success!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you for the support..

MZBAB50,

I am tentatively scheduled for June 28th also. I will be going to Houston. Cannot wait!!

Lu Ann,

I'm excited also...on the banding count down... 6 days to banding

how are you progressing with your surgery date?

Debbie,

I am scheduled for June 30th! Also - you should be able to eat seafood this summer. My Dr. recommends it as one of the first solid foods to try. He suggested foods that swim - fly - walk. One month of protiens that swim, then the next month work in things that fly, poultry and then walk the third month, beef and pork.

I love crab and shrimp!!! oh, and lobster!!! There is a thread for June bandings, make sure you sign up if you haven't already.

good luck!