I was a lurker... now I'm banded!

Hello all,
It's my first post. I have been a member for a year, but mostly just lurking, reading, soaking in all the information. I took my time going through the process and was finally banded March 22. The first 4 days were no fun at all, but once I turned the corner, it's been uphill ever since! My band and I are getting along just fine. My wonderful doc told me to go ahead and start trying soft foods and fork tender meats. So far, so good. I've lost 24 pounds - that includes the 2 week pre-op diet time frame and post-surgery! For the first time in a long time, I am under 300 pounds! WOO HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hopefully I will become more active and vocal on the site!
Thanks all, Heather

 Congratulations!!!   This is really an uplifting post!

CONGRATS...

Welcome to the club, Heather.  I wish you great success-and lots of fun on the journey to health.

Welcome to the Loser's Bench Heather!

Way to go Heather!  I am almost finished all of my pre-op appointments, and am SO excited about being so close to scheduling my surgery.  I wish you all the luck in the world!!!  Can't wait until I can post that I have been banded!

Way to go Heather!!!  Sounds like you already have jumpstarted your weight loss.  Congrats!

Great job!!!  I was also banded on 3/22 and have made it to 290!!  I, like you, have not been under 300 for almost 2 years! 

Keep up the good work!

We must definitely support each other - we share our surgery date! WOO HOO!

Congrats on your surgery!  Welcome to this board.  I come here just about everyday and it really helps me.  I hope that I also help others.

And congrats on having the "2" in front!  It's great to see a new number in front!

Kristi