:grouphug:ii just went to see wt loss surgeon today i will probably get my band by the middle of july there is a few things i have to get done this is exciting for me i have been wanting this for a long time i got my appointment with psychologist and dietician today. my appointment with dietician is july 7 and the appointment with psychologist is june 27 i cant wait til i finally get the call with my surgical date

Welcome Nancy. Yeah, it's pretty exciting to be starting this journey - and it gets more exciting as time goes by. Your date will be here before you know it. You will have a much shorter wait than I did. My surgeon's office works as fast as they safely can, but there is a great demand for this and other weight loss surgeries.

Just be sure you follow all your surgeon's rules for your pre-op preparation and the post-op diet and exercise limitations. The first few weeks post surgery are critical to your band healing against your tummy and the port healing in place. You may not lose a lot of weight during that 6 weeks or so, but it will all fall into place as the months go by.

It's been a wonderful journey - I love my band and the results I am having. food is no longer a top priority in my life and I have so much more energy, so much less arthritis pain. I wish you good luck.