I am new!

Hi I am Chelle, I am 37...I have 8 children...happily married. I am ready to start my journey. I have a seminar I am going to on Jan 2 for the lapband. I called the surgeon and have all the paper work comingto me by weeks end. I will fill all that out and get it right back to them and then we will go from there. I am at peace with my choice and I am ready to do this for me! Is anyone starting this process along with me? I am looking for some newbies to share the journey with! I am also looking for some of you that have had the lap band surgery to talk to as well!

Michelle, Hun I am not a newbie nor did I have the band but I wanted to just say hello and welcome to the NY board. ~hugs~ There are some very awesome people here and I am sure you will find this place like home as so many of us has. I wish you all the best on your journey and please keep us posted on your progress! Debra P

Thanks so much for the welcome! I am so stoked that I am getting this done! I have been overweight all my life. I called Dr M's office today and they are mailing the information packet out and all the paper work I need to do. I am just so ready to get started! I am from Apalachin NY, just moved up here in June from Florida.

Hi Chelle, Welcome! I am more or less a newbie..only on the site for a couple of weeks, but I can tell you that the people here are wonderful. I had my initial orientation on 11/21/06. I am having bypass, but would be glad to talk and share the journey with you. What hospital are you going through?

Hi Janet thanks for the welcome! How long has it taken you to get this far? You had your orientation YEAH!! When do you go for your surgery? I am not sure what hospital I am going with just yet...I live in Apalachin and I am goingto be seeing Dr. Macenas in Ithaca.

Hi, I am not very far into the process yet. I had my first meeting with the nutritionist so now I am working on my clearances. I see the nutritionist again on 1/19 and my goal is to get the clearances done by then. At Albany Med you have to have all your clearances and lose 10% of your body weight before you can even see the surgeon or get a surgery date. I am hoping to have surgery in March or April if all goes well. I am going to support groups at the hospital, which is a great motivator for me. The people I have met on this site are phenominal. They are so supportive and kind. Take advantage of the knowledge you get from them and the site. Good luck on your journey!

Hi Chelle, my name is Tati and I to am starting my journey. I am also going to go for the lapband .. i have my first consultation on december 29th in the bronx with Dr. Karen Gibbs. I've researched the lap band for at least 2 yrs. with all surgeries there are pros and cons. With the lap band you will lose weight slowly but you will still lose weight. Why have you chosen the lap band. I've gone back and forth on the lap, the rny and the duo for 2 yrs, Ive many good things on all of the surgeries. I guess to each its own and how you deal with your surgery and weight loss. Good luck and hope to speak to you soon.

Hi Chelle - You are just around the corner from me!!! I just talked to Dr. M's office yesterday and they are sending me my papers. I will be having RNY. You have 8 children WOW you must have the patients of a saint. I have 2 and am pulling out my hair. Feel free to email me. Collette

Collette I have my first appointment Jan 5th! I am so stoked and freaked out! HAve you had yours yet??

Welcome.....good luck on your journey. LisaMarie