I started my journey back in 2007. I started looking into weight loss surgeries and really researching the best options for a women in her mid 30's. I had very good friend get her band that year. -She has not been able to make the lifestyle changes need to have a successful banding:(-

My mother passed in June 2008, this was a big sign that I needed to get my self in better shape! She was a chubby child that turned into an obese woman, who then realized too late that she needed to make serious changes. I took a good long look in the mirror and realized , I need to make some changes too, NOW!!!

After the holidays passed, I decided, would be the time to change. So, in Feb.2009 I went to the weight loss seminar. My husband was there to ask any questions he may have had.-He is one of those guys who researches EVERYTHING, so I knew he needed to be there with me- Thus started my 6 month adventure!!

I was informed that I had to do 6 months of monitored weight loss, many tests, get approval from every Dr. under the sun and loss 5% of my weight!! I was up for the challenge. I met all the requirements and lost 10% of my body weight!!

So, today I got my surgery date and am so excited to begin my new adventure. I didn't want to be too late.....

I will keep you all posted as to my success!! I love that so many of you have shared your ups and downs...I will be here sharing mine too... THANKS FOR ALL THE SUPPORT AND UNDERSTANDING!!!

CC

That's great news! So when is your date going to be? I had my surgery March 09 and would be happy to tell you what challenges I'm having with the band. Feel free to get in touch with me anytime If you have questions. I'll put you on my friends list.

Awesome, congratulations! I made my guy go to informational seminars and all of my pre-op appointments with me for the same reason you asked your husband to go to the seminar with you

Oh Yeah, my date is July 29th.. forgot about that info, LOL!! I am just too excited... I have informed the rest of my family of my decision and now that I have a date and have taken off 30 lbs, they don't get why I can't continue to do this the "natural" way.. gotta love family...

As I told them, I am a grown woman who can make adult decisions on my own and this is my choice, not yours!! So you can either support me or comment from the sidelines, it doesn't matter to me..

Oh yeah, I am an Aries, so I have a tendency to shoot from the hip...especially with uninformed people that I come in contact with...

Very cool July 29th right around the corner. YAY!!!!

I hear ya on the friends and family thing about way not just lose weight the natural way. It all has to do with Maintaining the weight loss. That's how the band is going to help me. I didn't want to do the yo-yo up down thing loss 30 pounds than gain back 40 months later. My family didn't understand in the beginning but know they do and are supporting me.

Oh I can hang with the Aries crowd because Aries is my rising sign. I'm a Capricorn by day and an Aries by night. So shoot away.

I got my date too... Aug 7th! I am so excited but scared at the same time!!!