Hey everyone....new here

Just wanted to say hey to everyone and introduce myself.  My name is Joy and have opted for the LapBand surgery.  I'm on the 3rd month of the 6th month process, so my surgery should be sometime in September.  I just saw the dietician yesterday and got some good info, I go back to my dr on Monday and then I guess next would be the psych consult.  I'm not really sure...lol  I'm really looking forward to September and having this surgery, that is if everything goes as planned with my insurance but my dr seems pretty confident so we'll see.  lol 

I'm excited and sort of scared all at the same time, and a little worried I guess.  I've been on a roller coaster of dieting for about 7 or 8yrs now.  I've yo-yoed up and down and just tired of all that.  I know this isn't a guarantee, it's a lifestyle change and that's what I'm looking forward to. 

I hope to get to know all of you and hear your thoughts, ideas, stories...whatever ya got for me..lol  I registered here yesterday and spent most of the evening looking at the before and after pics and was just amazed at the changes, I think it even made me more excited...lol  I can't wait to show my before and afters!!!  lol 

Well, thanks for reading...

Hi, Joy!!  Welcome.  I've been having computer problems lately so haven't been on the internet much lately - sorry about reading your post so late.  I was lapbanded on 3/30/09.  So far I've been very happy with my results.  I have my 3-month post op appt tomorrow with Dr. Shin.  Who is your doctor?  Hang in there, Joy.  Keep reading the posts and asking any questions you have.  Nothing takes the place of being informed and knowing what you're in for.  Let me know if I can help.  Hugs, Pat

Oh that's okay!  I know what your going through with the computer problems, it seems to be okay for now though....lol  Thanks for getting to me though and welcoming me!!!  My dr is Dr. Duremedes in Princeton WV.  I have been researching this surgery for over a year and a half now and he didn't show up on the list until last August.  Needless to say, I was very thankful that a surgeon closer to me showed up!  lol  I would've made the drive to Charleston or Huntington if I had to but am happy that I don't have to now.  I haven't personally met my surgeon yet but with everyone I have ask about him, not one person has told me anything bad about him.  I really can't wait to meet him, and I really can't wait to have my surgery.  I think my next step is the psych consult, I'll find out tomorrow when I go see my dr.   I'm really so excited about it!  Especially after coming on here and reading so many stories and seeing so many before and after pics, I am just really amazed!  lol 

Congrats to you on your success!  How much have you lost?  Good luck with your dr appt! 

Welcome! This board is not very busy so come on over to the lap band board sometimes. Crystal

Welcome Joy!!

I would like to wish you all the best in your journey!!  I know how excited you are at this point. Just 2 1/2 months and you will be celebrating your new life!