leahlanette Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 Wow, what a week it has been! I am thrilled to say that my surgery is finally scheduled =D. I have been waiting for this for over three years and I can not explain everything going through my head. I am now 18, but I wrote on this board at the age 15 wanting it bad. I have a different log in name now, it was sweetyetbratty. So here is my info 6' tall and have like a 46 bmi. I have already started my pre-op diet and I am doing very well on it. My surgery is scheduled for the 28th of this month. Everyone at OCC has been great so far, and I can't wait to meet them in person. Almost everyone I tell has a response of "Are you scared or nervous?" and I can honestly say NO. Now this is not to say that I won't be nervous before going into the operating room, but I have been waiting for this for too long to be nervous. I understand that this will not be easy, but I am ready to do whatever to make this thing work. I just had to spill to all of the lovely people on this board, lol. It would always encourage me when I was going through something to come on here and see the generousity of everyone and to know that I would one day have the chance to have the procedure that binds everyone on this board together. I now have that chance, and it is a wonderful feeling. Have a wonderful week! -LeahLanette P.S. I decided to start a blog today and would love for you to check it out at leahlanette.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaGreen Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 Congratulations on your decision. I believe I had some sort of help like this when I was your age, I wouldn't be where I am today at the age of 39. You are a strong and amazing person and it's a excellent choice for you. Keep us posted and I am looking forward to reading your blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julieburns Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 Leah Lanette first of all :lb9: Secondly :lb10: on making this decision and being ready to take on the challenge. At your age you should be able to kick some butt(literally off :lb16: ) Since you have been wanting this for 3 years I bet you have done your homework. Now is the time to immerse yourself in this forum to get your mind even more ready. You have a great attitude about this. Nothing to be nervous about as far as the surgery or Mexico goes. You are only in the OR maybe 45 minutes total and it takes Dr. Ortiz about 10 - 15 minutes to actually do the surgery. He is a wonderful compassionate Dr. who is in the business of helping folks just like you and me to get healthy. Hope to hear from you more often now on the forum so we can all follow your journey. I get so excited for new people because I remember how I felt before I got my band in June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jann Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 You sound like a winner! Good luck and welcome! Jann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittycat Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 Congratulations on your surgery date!!!! You will do great!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrty835 Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 Glad to hear. You are now on the track to skinny land. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leahlanette Posted November 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 Like I said before, everyone on this forum is great! Thank you so much for all of the encouraging words. I am one day closer to the band . -Leah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SValentino Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 Girl, you are the bomb! There's nothing to be afraid of. You will be so beautifully taken care of every step of the way at OCC. Nothing to fear AT ALL. Wow, you're 18 and doing his great thing for yourself! Fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mona-camille Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 Good for you!! I bet the wait was horrible wasn't it? But, here it is, not much longer. How terribly exciting for you! I can't wait til you are done and a bandster, you've waited long enough!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taras2girls Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 How exciting!! I'm so thrilled for you. You are going to be fine. You will now have your whole life in front of you. I wish this surgery would have been available when I was younger. You are very lucky. Happy Thanksgiving! And I will be thinking of you on your surgery date! Tara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhawkchick75 Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 Can't think of a better way to start off the new year! Congrats! Your long wait is finally going to come to an end. It sounds like you have a great mindset and are ready for what is in front of you. Congrats and keep us up to date on your progress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pameleigh Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 Hi, my name is Pamela and I am Leah's Mom. I have also been on this board for about 3 years. And it has took us both this long to convince her dad that this was the safe thing to do. We were hoping to be able to do this surgery together but mine is going to have to wait ($) a little while longer. But that is ok with me and I am so excited for my daughter!!! She is absolutely beautiful inside and out and she is determined to be successful in this. In fact she is already thinking and talking like a "bandster". Thank you all for your support, I will be with her every step of the way but I know that the support of this board will get her through her toughest times! God Bless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mona-camille Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 Hi, my name is Pamela and I am Leah's Mom. I have also been on this board for about 3 years. And it has took us both this long to convince her dad that this was the safe thing to do. We were hoping to be able to do this surgery together but mine is going to have to wait ($) a little while longer. But that is ok with me and I am so excited for my daughter!!! She is absolutely beautiful inside and out and she is determined to be successful in this. In fact she is already thinking and talking like a "bandster". Thank you all for your support, I will be with her every step of the way but I know that the support of this board will get her through her toughest times! God Bless I would be so fantastic for you both to do this together!! Is there any way you can get a loan for the money? A 401k perhaps, if you have one. That is wonderful you are so supportive and I can't wait for your daughter to be banded, and then you next!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salena Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 Good luck to you and good for you to be able to do this so young!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzyJude Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 Awesome Leah! You are heading in the right direction and so glad you are here on the forum for your new adventure to begin. Now comes the time to view the posts and really get prepared for the upcoming journey...you will do great! You are young and strong and so very proud of your decision. DO NOT EVER LOSE YOUR FOCUS! Keep a journal of your food intake, your feelings, exercises, your small, reachable, goals to accomplish and BE POSITIVE and MOTIVATED. You can do this and we are all here to help you and ourselves! Keep us posted on how you are doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leahlanette Posted November 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 Hi, my name is Pamela and I am Leah's Mom. I have also been on this board for about 3 years. And it has took us both this long to convince her dad that this was the safe thing to do. We were hoping to be able to do this surgery together but mine is going to have to wait ($) a little while longer. But that is ok with me and I am so excited for my daughter!!! She is absolutely beautiful inside and out and she is determined to be successful in this. In fact she is already thinking and talking like a "bandster". Thank you all for your support, I will be with her every step of the way but I know that the support of this board will get her through her toughest times! God Bless Love ya, mom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leahlanette Posted November 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 Thanks for all of the advice. One day closer. =D -Leah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSuzanna Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 How very very refreshing to hear how excited you are about your surgery - you've got such a great attitude, I just know your going to do very well with the band! To top it off, you've got a really great supportive Mom. Congratulations on your new beginning! Suzie p.s. The day after Thanksgiving? What a great day for your "last supper"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leahlanette Posted November 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 Thank you so much, Suzie. I am more than excited. Have a great week! Leah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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