Hi, I'm Amber, I've been signed up here for a over a year now, but I'm back...I think. I signed up the end of 07 after going to my first consultation. I went to my consultation, went to all my dietician appointments,went through all of my pre-op testing, I had a date set and I chickened out the night before my surgery. I was scheduled for Jan. 30, 2008. I have struggled the past year (like every other year of my life) with trying to lose weight on my own and I think I'm finally to the point of no return so to speak.

I'm still nervous and scared but if I don't do it now I'm not going to do it and I'm going to end up regretting it more. I haven't gotten the nerve to call and make an appointment yet though, but I'm going to this week sometime. If it goes anything like it did before, I know it's going to be a breeze as far as getting approved and all that, it all went pretty fast.

I just wanted to say Hi again since I"m at it again...lol. I'm not sure what I need right now, but I liked the motivation and inspiration I got here before, so I'm sure you'll be seeing a lot of me. :thumbup:

I guess I should change my signature huh?:thumbup:

Good Luck Amber! Dont be scared! I hope it all works out for you!

*Hey, you're close to me! I'm in Texarkana :thumbup:

Hi Amber, Welcome back. I'm Dineen. I was banded on 2/4/08, just a few days after you would have been banded. My total weight loss since then is 55 pounds, plus another 20 pounds pre-op. So, it's been well worth the experience and the surgery itself was easy, for me at least. Go through all your pre-approvals and "just do it" my dear. Your life will only get better from that point forward! Good luck in 2009!! You are worth it, so do it!! Keep us posted. 8)

Amber, Hi. Sorry to hear about your year. I know how you are feeling. I did about the same thing. I started looking into the lap band about 1 1/2 years ago, started all my stuff. Did my classes and so on. Then changed my mind. After wanting to try again on my own, and not doing well at all. I started looking into getting the band again. Found a new doctor ( which I am very happy with). I was banded on Nov 18. I have lost a total of 36lbs including my pre op to now. I went for my first fill jan 5th, and my doctor said i didnt need it yet because i was doing so well. I was amazed. Very happy I had the surgery. Everything was much better than I thought it would be. It is interesting each day, but exciting. I wish you the best. If you ever want to talk message me.

After everything was said and done I am happy I waited. I felt more ready now than before.

Welcome back Amber! Sent you a PM