I thought that I would make my first official post today.

First off, my scheduled surgery date is Nov. 21, 2008. I am excited to begin my journey to a new me, but to be honest, I have always been comfortable with the old me, at least I have been comfortable with my weight and how I looked. However, I always knew that being obese just was not healthy for the long haul.

So after many years of just being the "Big Guy", I decided to make the serious changes for a heathier me. Now after nearly a year of internet research and talking to people, I feel that I have made a great choice towards the new me. I am so looking forward to having more energy and stamina, and of all things, jumping higher (I love to play volleyball):smile2:.

My long term goal is to lose 95 pounds. Anything over 70 would still be great though. I look forward to browsing the forums and gathering the wisdom from those who have gone before me, and to start participating in this great support structure.

Randy

Welcome to LapBandTalk, Randy! Who is your surgeon?

I also live in Washington State. I had my surgery at Northwest Weightloss Surgery. I got comfy being the old me too I haven't been a bandster for too long, but so far I am so so happy with my band!!! Good luck I hope that all goes well for you!!!

Welcome Randy. I am also in Washington state.

Thanks for the welcome everyone....:rolleyes2:

I am working with Dr. Peter Billings @ Puget Sound Surgical Center. So far, it has been a very pleasant experience working with them, especially the patient coordinators.

So, I have a few questions.

1) Have you expereinced the "Last Supper" feelings before the pre-op diet?

2) What have you done to stay motivated during the pre-op diet?

3) what kind of "Up's" and Down's" have you experienced leading up to the surgery.

Thanks

I had done weight watchers several months before surgery. I just limited the sweets or treats I wanted so really didn't have the feeling that I needed to go out and eat all the food I wasn't gonna be able to eat anymore . I was scared that I wasn't going to get off the weight my doc required. Start watching what you eat early if you can. Try your best to limit your over eating. Don't beat yourself up if you make a mistake.

I think the hardest thing for me was the wait for the surgery day and how much pain I was gonna be in afterwards.