New Member, Me!

My name is Karen, I'm 44 years old and 260 pounds.  I started looking into Lap Band surgery when I saw an ad for a seminar by Dr.Oh at Franciscan Hospital.  I've done my psych eval, and my endoscopy was scheduled for this Friday, but got pushed back 3 weeks (arrrgh!).  I'm hoping to have a surgery date early in the new year, but of course it will have to wait on my doctor's letter and my insurance company. 

It's interesting, it's like just knowing that I will be doing this has given me a whole different mind set.  I don't mind photographs anymore.  I can look at myself without dislike, which is very nice, and I feel free to do stuff, like belly dancing!  I'm really looking forward to being a slender adult for the first time in my life.  Never too late and all that. 

karen, welcome to the family.  hope you will find the support and friendship that you need here.  there are a lot of nice people.  just ask away and you will get some answers.  also our shoulders are pretty wide, so cry on them when you need to.  vick

An official welcome to you Karen! Glad you joined our group here. We are like one big extended family! Looking forward to getting to know you better! Congrats on your decision to take control!
Hugs!

Welcome to the group Karen.  Keep up the good attitude and let the days slip on by.  We are here to support you.  Ask all questions, if you do not ask, we do not know your question and can't share our help.  Post often to share.  Hugs, Kathy

Hi Karen,

I'm hoping to have my RNY in the New Year too, hopefully early February. I've got a my nutritionist consult and psych. eval. and then appt with surgeon and waiting for surgery date. It seems so far away and so near at the same time! I know what you mean-making this decision does something to your head, to the way you think, even before surgery! I too can't wait to be a slender adult. I was slim for about 5 minutes at age 19 after 6 months of a very low cal, low fat, low carb diet. This time will be much more rewarding and much longer lasting! We have a world ahead of us.

AMEN!!!!!!

Welcome Karen!   

I am happy that you found Bariatric Buddies! 

We are from all walks of life, but we have a common bond in that we have all struggled with obesity and its ugly residue and we have chosen to strive to understand and support each other every step of the WLS way! 

If you have a question, need a pick-me-up, or just want to vent, this is the place to do it!

Welcome!

Glad to have on "board"
The people here have been a God send to me... and I am sure they will be for you to.

 Hey welcome!! I also have just started here as well...I havent had any big milestones yet because I am Pre-Op just starting my journey! Hopefully within a year I will be part of the ever so lovely "losers bench"!!!