Hi all, My name is Jodi, and I'm hoping to have the Lap-Band done within the next couple of months. I just read Shayna's profile and I feel the way you did -- now that I've finally made the decision, I want to do it NOW! Anyway, I was raised Reform/Conservative, but my husband used to be Lubavitch. So we're sort of a cross between Conservative (me) and Modern Orthodox (him). We have two sweet little boys. Jacob is 4, and Danny is 18 months old. We also have two cats (Scuzzy and Gooey). I am 33 and have been overweight since I was about 19. I'm done with it!!!! My surgical consult is scheduled for April 7th with Dr. Santiago Horgan. On the same day, I will see their therapist for the psych consult and their dietician. I know my insurance plan (Great-West) covers WLS, so I'm hoping for a quick approval... we'll see. Anyway, I look forward to getting to know other WLS folks. Please, if you read this, post a little about yourself! Best to all, Jodi

Shayna Rochel, I guess I didn't realize you were only 5 days post op. Mazel Tov, and may you have a refua sh'laima and really good results!! Penina

Hi Penina, I was very fortunate to be in a kosher hospital (pas, bishul and cholov yisroel even) in NY so I B"H didn't have any problems with food being kosher or not. Have you called your hospitals Rabbi chaplain to find out if they can arrange for kosher food for you? They should be able to. Baltimore surely is a big enough city that they have had to provide kosher meals for patients before. If they don't you could try to get in touch with Bikur Cholim in Baltimore and see if they could help you out. They are wonderful. Please feel free to get in touch any time you would like to. I'm just 5 days post op but I'm happy to share my experience anytime. All the best, Shayna Rochel

Hi Shayna Rochel, I'm Jewish, but not frum. My hebrew name is Rochel Leah, and I have a niece Shayna. I've seen you on Spotlight. My name is Zozo online. Roberta

Hi Connie!! How's things in TX? Shayna Rochel