Hi all: My name is Sumom(alias). I am 39 years old and am having my surgery done at Rush in Illinois next Friday. I'm a bit nervous. Is this really going to work? I weigh over 325 and and have been on the liquid diet for 8 days now. I'm ok now. My sister had it done, she's doing ok and she works alot. I'm wondering how long with diet and excerise how long will it take to see a huge difference? Dr Jonathan Meyers is my Surgeon. He is awesome. Got me approved in just 6 monthsincluding the 3 mos of nutrition classes.As soon as I learn how, I will down load some pics. Any advice?:biggrin::tongue2:

I am being banded the same day in North Carolina.. Good luck and best wishes!!

That's three of us for this Friday. I am in Alabama and I know a number of people who have had it done. And yes, it does work. But it is a tool. We still have to make the quality food choices.

Good luck to all three of you!!

Thanks, bashful1269. I love the statement in your signature. It is SO VERY TRUE...

I am also July 31 good luck to all I am in Texas :thumbup:

i had my surgery on July1 in alabama and i am doing fine down bout 20 pounds and feel fine

20 lbs in a less then a month wow congrates keep up the good work ...:thumbup:

So soon! Congratulations and welcome to the newest phase of your life :thumbup:

thank you the hard work has not started yet

The 31st is my 27th birthday! :thumbup: I will make a birthday wish for all of you to have very easy and successful surgeries. Congrats everyone and good luck!