I am so excited ..... I am going to the seminar today. So hopefully this will be a step in the right direction. I am a little nervous and I don't know why.

I remember going to a seminar years ago on adoption from China. That was the first step in adopting my wonderful (now 12 year-old) daughter. Taking those first few steps are so important. One time I heard something like "you don't know if you can fly until you step off the cliff." Until we take that risk, step into the unknown, we don't know what we can handle. You can handle this. Go prepared with some questions for the doctor, that will help them remember you. Have fun.

I am so excited ..... I am going to the seminar today. So hopefully this will be a step in the right direction. I am a little nervous and I don't know why.

Congratulations on your decision. Nervous is normal, I think. You are making a big decision, and don't let anyone tell you you're taking the easy way out. The band is a tool that helps you control portion size. It is still up to you to eat healthy and exercise. If you are ready to make the commitment, take advantage of all the resources your bariatric team offers. I started going to support group 6 months before my surgery. Even now if I have a question for the dietician I can email her, and occasionally I do. I walk mostly for exercise at a park near home, and I still have a Protein shake almost every day. I take my recommended vitamins(multi, Calcium citrate with D, B12), plus a few others (fish oil and glucosamine/chondroitin and extra Vitamin C). I have gone from a size W22 or 2XL to misses 10-12, or medium tops with small pants. It is worth the effort. I am also off of almost all Rx drugs I was taking before surgery(stopped 2 cholesterol meds, reflux med, and one BP med). I have one BP med and a pain med for my arthritic knees, which are doing much better since my weight loss. I don't need the pain med much at all.

Good luck on your journey.

Congratulations! I went to my seminar one year ago in May. I was nervous and very skeptical. But I put one foot in front of the other and expected nothing. I went along with everything, the insurance submittal, the psych eval, everything. When they told me I had to wait 6 months, I did. Irritated and annoyed, thinking I don't need this. (I admit I was skeptical about this actually working for me). But before I knew it, the surgery date was scheduled. Here I am, 6 months later and I have lost 64 pounds. I couldn't have done it without the surgery! And, to add to patchelton, it is NOT easy. It's a challenge and it will take time to adjust and to get to a comfortable spot. But just keep rolling with the motions and one day you will be amazed at how far you've come! Good luck to you!

Thank you so much for your replies. The seminar went great. The DR stayed afterwards to answer any questions. It looks like I will not have any problems. The only thing is I have to wait 90 days due to ins. Which is fine because by the time everything is done it will be here. My first Dr appt is 5/1/09.I love to read everyone success stories.Please keep them coming.:thumbup: