Newbie!

Hi everyone! I am finally taking the plunge. I'm a 41 yr old mother of 4 and married to a physician that has been both my supporter & nay say-er. We attended Dr. Blackstone's seminar about 3 yrs ago but stalled on the follow through. My husband would often hear about the problems/complications of the lap band while @ work. He got nervous and backed off the idea of my having surgery. I am hoping & praying that complications will not arise if I am a compliant patient and follow the program to a "T" IE not cheat. I am really interested in reading and seeing how the long timers are doing. My hubby has seen his share of lap band folks who completely "fell off the wagon," again I have to believe this is the exception & not the norm!

I can't wait to be able to get some weight off so I can exercise pain free & with ease for once! It will be great to also be more active w/ my kiddos. They are 8,7,5 & 31/2 yr old...I hate that I can't play w/ them the way I want. I will also look forward to getting rid of my back, knee & ankle pains from having to support too much weight.

Well I can only assume that what i have said is common so I'll stop now & go read other posts! I look forward to getting to know others!
Take care
Be well
Suz :)

Welcome!!  Sounds like you are pretty excited about this journey.  There are some old timers around here and while they don't post often, I think they still read and post so ask questions...they will eventually get answered.

My 2 cents would be to make sure you have considered and researched all of your surgery options and chosen the right one for you, I think your husband is right to be a little leery of the lapband and its long term success.  It wasn't for me but there are some it has been successful for.

Blackstone's program is great and I wish you awesome success in your journey!

Rebecca

Hi Suz,

We would love to invite you to our support group on Friday evenings from 7-8:30pm.  Our support group is open to the public and for those thinking about surgey or those already on their journey.  It's great to have support from those who've been there!

Hope you can join us!

Nicole

Sonoran Life Solutions
13460 N. 94th Dr. K-3
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 974-3333

I go for my initial assesment on March 3rd. Visited w/my IM yesterday and got my letter. I also had to have my throid Rx increased. I had my thyroid removed last fall; there was only a mico carcinoma w/clear margins (thank God) but that is enough to makle sure we keep my levels slightly surpressed. 
I am stoked to F.I.N.A.L.L.Y. be getting on w/ all of this!!
I'll post again after my appt. thanks for the welcome!

re: "the invite to the support group"... thanks...but too far away!

I agree with the previous poster.  Make sure you have researched all available surgeries and have chosen the right one for you.  Many insurances are only allowing one in a lifetime.