I am 33 y/o am 5' 2" and weigh 303. I am proud of that weight, because I have lost 24lbs since September 2003. (I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, Sleep Apnea and Morbid Obesity.) I have also battled High Blood Pressure since late high school. I am scheduled for surgery July 29th at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell, SD. Dr. Reynolds will be performing the procedure. (Dr. Haley his supervisor will also be assisting if needed.) I am very excited, but nervous, like on my wedding day! Thanks for all the helpful information and sharing. I am so glad I found this forum!

I added you to the July bandster list, I am being banded on the 28th. The list is on the support board, maybe you would like to connect with others that have been banded around the same time as you. Good luck and I hope you have a fast recovery~Mandy

Welcome to LBT! It will be here before you know it! Keep reading, you'll learn lots of stuff here. Keep us posted!

Congrats! I am also being banded on the 29th but I am being banded in Mexico. It is a long trip but we are self pay because I am not 18 or over. But Dr. Ortiz is supposed to be very very good! Good luck!

I remeber how nervous i was when i went to get banded.....

and now my wedding day is comming up......

Our situtations are flipped...haha

Good Luck!!! Welcome to Bandland!

I just wanted to bump this one up! Boy will I be glad when it is done and over with!

Good Luck Today Pam !!!!!!!!!! Hugs And Kisses

Best of luck to ya.. I'm right behind you!

All went well! I am glad to be home. I am alittle sore, but that is too expected!

:kiss I will be banded on Sept. 12. I'm 358 pounds. I quit smoking 4 years ago this Aug. 15th and in 4 years I have gained over 100 lbs. I thought I would feel better after I quit but now I have so many more problems. I'm scared and happy about the banding. I tried so many diets and they or I failed. I have rheumatoid arthritis, high blood pressure and I feel like I am 100. I hope all goes well and it is good to read all of your victorys. Thanks