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I just wanted to post a quick hello and get in the swing of posting.  I've been reading the posts for quite some time as I've been going thru the pre-approval process for Lap Band.  The information on these boards are very helpful!  Anyway, I've finally been approved and am scheduled for surgery on September 19th. 

I am excited and scared.  I'm confident in my decision to do this and I'm confident with the new life style I'm choosing to make for myself.  I am just nervous about the pain.  I've never had any type of surgery before and the most pain I've ever really experienced was when I twisted my ankle.  I tend to always think the worst so I think I'm really just freaking myself out. 

Anyway, I plan to keep up on the message boards, especially the Illinois forum (I'm in the Elgin area), as they are a great place to get question answered and information.  Thanks for hearing me out.

Kim

Welcome to OH IL Kim!
Congratulations on making your decision to get healthy. It is a BIG commitment to yourself!
You will find that we are a friendly bunch here. We give support and encouragement. Join us on the daily roll call.
Good luck on your journey!

Thank you so much for the warm welcome and all the supportive comments!  I'm looking forward to my new healthy and happy life and it is really nice to have a place to go to talk to someone who knows what you're going thru.  I plan on attending the support groups through my doctor's office too. 

Thanks again!
Kim

Hi Kim and Welcome.
You will find a great group of people here, and a lot of support.

don't be nervous or worried about the pain. I had very little  to none afterward. Anyway, you are embarking on a journey of a lifetime, and you will be part of the losers bench before  you know it.

Hugs

Hi Kim 

Welcome!  Glad to have another member from Illinois posting.  Congratulations on your approval and surgery date.  It will be here before you know it!  The surgery is not as bad as you might think.  It is an awesome journey and a wonderful ride!  I was so excited to have mine.  It is a wonderful tool to have in your weight loss efforts.  We will save a spot for you on the loser's bench. 

Welcome Kim! 

I also had Dr Rantis, though I had the RNY done in March/April, he's awesome!  Congrats on getting approved and getting a date!  I am in North Aurora, not too far from Elgin, so that's neat too.

Pop into the daily roll call and join us there too!

Kim, so happy that you stopped in and intro'd yourself. You are not too far from me as I am in Itasca. Be sure to voice your concern about the pain to Dr Pete. You should do fine as they give you good drugs for the pain. Great choice on the doc - he did my husband's WLS.

Christine

Hello Kim and welcome to the IL board glad you  have decided to post, Congrats on your upcoming surgery,

Hi Kim, Welcome to the IL board. You will get lots of support here and have an opportunity to make some great friends!

Connie 

Hi Kim ,
I was just checking the past few days and saw that you were new.  Welcome to the site, everyone here is very friendly and helpful.  Congrats on your approval!
Deb