Hi all. Just checking in to see who all are getting banded next Friday. I go for preop tomorrow at 10:30. Quite nervous b/c i hope all goes well and nothing will stop me from getting banded. I'm excited at knowing a dream is coming true for me. I am looking forward to living a life of happiness and great health. I've always struggled to lose weight and finding this tool to help was God sent. Going through this process is not all about being skinny, to me, its about wanting to be healthy and be around to see my 3 sons grown up, seeing my grandchildren one day. After surgery, I plan to enroll back at FSU and finish this time and go on to get my law degree. With this weight problem, I just couldn't see how it was going to be possible, but this band I know is going to make all that possible now along with God's help. Just when i had almost given up, a door has been opened. Good luck to all my fellow banders who are already banded, getting banded, and going through the process of obtaining an approval for the Lap-Band. Don't give up, never give up. :ohmy:

2009 is my year to shine!!!!!:thumbup::thumbup::laugh::wink2::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::w00t:

Hi! I'm still here.... surgery went well also. I'm feeling pretty sore, thats it.... I'm not having a problem with liquids. I really enjoy the Water and I'm loving the Protein shake.

I'm still taking my pain med every 4 hrs as well. Today I get to shower, so I'm hoping that will make me feel better.

Yesterday I walked around Sam's club and today I'm going to try to get outside for some fresh air.

Successfully banded on the 23rd. Don't even need pain medication !!

So many people blogging here were so happy and enthusiastic about their band. I was anxious.

I am feeling better now,and enjoying the enthusiasm of actually being able to be a normal weight.