Hi!

I have my initial consultation scheduled on 1/29/09 with Dr. Veninga in Carrollton, Texas. I have been jumping through hoops to get all this done! I have my nutritionist appt scheduled for Monday and my psychologist appt scheduled for Thursday of this week! So, I am finally getting the ball rolling. My primary care doctor has been dragging his feet getting my records to the Dr. Veninga. It's frustrating, I had no idea how much would be involved. But one thing is sure, it gives you time to make sure that this is what you want to do. And I am sure that is why they do that! I am really excited about the prospects of this lap-band. The biggest question I have is...would you do this over if you had the chance? Also, what are the long-term effects of being banded? I have dieted for 15+ years and are ready for a change in my life. I have 70-80 lbs. to lose. Wish me luck! :wink:

Welcome to LapBandTalk!

I think you will get more response from long-timers if you post in the General Lap-Band Support section. There aren't a lot of long-timers who hang out in the "Intros" section.

Thanks for the tip! I need all the help I can get! I am still trying to figure out how to get the ticker factory on my profile! Congradulations on your success!

Everyone has trouble with the tickers!

Here's a tutorial:

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f5/ticker-tutorial-pictures-41782/

Shelley,

I am new too. My surgery is scheduled for Jan 26th. I start my pre-op diet on Monday, Jan 20th. This weekend is my shopping for pre-op diet and post-op diet and things need for post-op. I am really excited about my lap-band surgery. I too am looking forward to getting my life on track and becoming healthy again. I have great support from my family.

I do not know how to work anything on this site yet.

We'll learn together! Take care!

Hi,

I wish you luck this week on the pre-op diet. I have to say of all the things I know about the surgery and everything to do with it, I think the pre-op diet scares me the most! I have never been on a liquid diet before and I hope it goes well. Just hang in there and keep remembering why you are doing it! I will be here cheering you on! Yes, I am still learning this site too, but the people are really helpful and supporative here!

Best of luck and email me to let me know how you are doing. Tntreg2@aol.com

Best wishes!

Shelley

Thank you so much for the ticker information!