Hello, I am nervous also. I am a single mother, and have been thinking I need to make my wishes known to my family. I know in my hear tthat god will be with me, and everythnig will be alright, but I have to have things in order. I am doing this for my child to be here for him. I have diabetes, sleep apnea, reflux, high blood pressure, and know that this will save my life. It's still scary. My surgery is scheduled for 2/11/08. Please pray fro my surgery to be a success, and complication free. I will be praying for you

Hi Michelle...I love it!!! Perfect solution...Thanks so much : )

i would have them tell the Pt's took some well deserved time off to go Pamper her self Yes Pamper yourself with a New you and long over due vacation! And you will be back refreshed better then New Michelle

My friend has the band and she was told she has off the chart White blood count, severely anemic and they think a bleeding ulcer. They just put her in the hospital because they need to do something. Anyone know what might be going on? Will they make her take off the band? Help?

Hi Rita, I didn't tell my boss until a week ago. I never mentioned I was even looking into such a thing because I didn't want the negative comments. People that are small and have never struggled with their weight have no concept of what our lives are like. I could not get away with just saying medical reasons...but I wish I could have. I am just going to have them tell people I am going on vacation. They can say they don't know where I am going...I will deal with the aftermath of people prying about my weight loss once I come back. I don't know why people think it's okay to pry into my personal life...but they do! I agree with you...we should not have to justify our decision...it's very personal and it's not like we haven't thought ourselves that maybe we could do this without it...especially during the liquid diet phase! Good luck to you as well...and thanks for writing.