Just a quick introduction: I just signed up with OH and am hoping to be having Lap Band with Dr. Soong by late spring/early summer.  I have to complete a 6 month medically supervised diet before my insurance will cover the procedure.  If anyone has any information on local support groups, please let me know.  I am currently 5'5" and 242 (BMI 40.8)  My goal weight is 125...has anyone here had a 100+lb weight loss with LapBand?  Also, has anyone had a baby since their surgery?  Hubby and I want to add to our brood as soon as I get clearance after surgery.  (Dr. Soong said to wait a minimum of 12 months post op) I am excited to start this journey and meet new people.  Feel free to PM me or whatever.  My fire has been lit and I WILL NOT let it go out!

The 2007 event year is quickly coming to its end. We've had a lot of fun, met hundreds of people, made new friends, strengthened each other, and empowered ourselves to continue on our journeys. With the close of the 2007-year, our eyes turn to the future, to 2008. Where will we go? Our team has analyzed locations, researched demographics, met with support groups, consulted with area professionals for hours.. and HOURS.. and hours! We do this because YOU are worth it. It is our goal to reach out to as many people as possible. But, we can't decide where to kick off the 2008 year! We've arm wrestled, had ping pong tournaments, basketball games and other battles of wills. So... we need your help to make this decision! We're having a contest. Where do YOU want us to come to? Let us know! For the month of November, we will leave this post up. Reply and shout out to us where you want us to come to. If you have ever wished for OH to come to your area, now's the time to speak up! Get your friends, surgeon and support group involved! Simple reply to this post and let us know the area you want us to come to. At the end of November, we will count up all of the votes and we will make the announcement in December. Rules of the game: -Since this is a member's contest, you must be a member to vote -Each member can only vote once for the same area -Members CAN vote for multiple locations -One post, one vote. If you want to vote for another location, make a separate reply. -All votes have to be a reply to this one of the 'contest' posts -Due to logistics, we may not be able to come to the exact city requested, but we will come to that 'area' as close as possible. So now is the time to let your voice be heard! Where do YOU want us to come to?

Congrats on getting the date!

Congratulations. All of your hard work and effort has paid off! And rest assured, you are in excellent hands.  I am curious, how do you feel about the December date, being right in the holiday season? How are you going to prepare for that?  It may make things more challenging, but on the other hand,  you will have access to more support. Best wishes and congratulations again.

I finally got a date for surgey.  Monday, December 17th will be the start of my new life!!! YippieeI'm sooooooo excited.  My consultation went great, all my labs and tests look good, no pre-surgery diet required.  His only instructions were "just try not to gain any weight prior to the 17th". I can live with that. Yippiee