Hey everyone!

I'm Hunzi and I'm a new person here. I've been researching lapbands for about 2 years now, and finally picked up the phone and called my doctor and asked for a referal to the surgeon. Yay me!

I'm 40 yrs old, married since birth (or so it seems), 2 kids, 16 & 11. I've been a Mary Kay Consultant for 17 years now, and I love helping women look better and feel better about themselves.

I'm about 278lbs. My highest weight was about 3 years ago at 298. That's when I decided I really needed help. I got on Xenical, exercised my butt off, and did it all while following Weight Watchers. I lost 40 lbs then stalled out, eventually began to loosen up my habits again then 15lbs of it came back. I have pretty much kept off the last 20lbs, so I feel that's a small SV.

I've taken the first steps towards banding. I've talked to my PCM, I called the surgeon's office and got on the seminar list, I've phoned my PCM and made an appt for all the pre-op tests, and phoned the psychologist about getting an appointment for the psych evaluation. I've also ordered and been testing out all sorts of Protein shakes and drinks so I'll know which ones I like. so far I like the chocolate ones (duh!), and the Isopure liquids.

you really should be carefull with the chololate protein drinks. I can't tolerate them after my surgery. I am not sure if that is for everyone. I have my surgery five days ago and am getting very tired of the liquids.

Welcome to Lap Band Territory!! Always glad to have another new friend and supporter here. I think you find this group to be sooooo awesome. They give tons of support and really great advice. But sometimes we just have fun and games! I love it here, hope you do as well.

Cindy

Hi Hunzi Welcome to LBT

Glad you found us..best of luck to you, I hope you get approved and you get a surgery date soon!

Hi there Hunzi~

Welcome to LBT.

You've come to the greatest place for Lap Band support. They talk about anything and everything here, which makes this place one of my favorite spots on the net.

Anywho, hope everything goes well for you and your surgery.

See you around.

Welcome Hunzi! Nice to meet you!

Glad you're here! This is a great group of supportive and informative people, and we have fun, too! Good luck, Cindy

welcome to LBT