I would like to buddy up with someone who is close in age (39) since the older you get the harder it is to lose weight:)

My surgery date is 12/12/08. I have told only 2 people in my life. I would just like to share experiences with someone, swap struggles, if there are any, I am optimistic:) I hope to lose 100 lbs. My 40th Birthday is in May and I would love to be on my way by then. Good luck out there! :smile2:

Hi I am also 39. mom of two kids daughter who is 14 son who is 11. been married since 92. I was banded on OCt 13. Started at 225 now 204 had my first fill last week..

Thanks for the reply! You have lost weight...Congrats! I am married as well (8 yrs), no children, but 2 fun loving dogs:) Has your post-op gone like you thought it would? I am having a hard time with the pre-op diet... UGGH! I love junk food!!!! Are you having trouble keeping food down after these couple months? How long did it take you to get back to your daily life after surgery? Too many questions??:biggrin:

Thanks. You will also. It is so exciting

I also have two dogs little ones now though and yep 5 cats.. Crazy..

As for the prediet I did great at the begining but yeah it is hard. But I have read on the furoms of a lady who went in for sugery and they couldnt do it. Due to fatty liver. I think that info. was handy scard me. Did I cheat a little yep.. A bit here and there.

I also had a large hernia. Which was repaired at the same time. So I had serious shoulder pain.. which comes from your stomach. i guess they messed in there so much that is where the pain goes. So I was out of work for two weeks. But I think if it was just lap band I would have been fine. Are you staying over night at the hospital. I did. do allot of walking They say it is very helpful.

Any questions you have no problem. I was the biggest question person ever before. I am not big on the unknown. By the way I live in Northern california. I live in Chico