Not sure where to start

[One-Step-Closer]

I'm new to OCC, and I'm not sure where to start ... so I will start by introducing myself. My name is Mary Jane, and I live in upstate NY. I am married and we have a 19 year old son. I am a Graphic Designer and Web Site Developer. I also work for two real estate agencies, I do the upkeep and updating of their sites on a daily basis. My husband also works with computers, he is a systems engineer.

I am a candidate for lap-band surgery. My case was reviewed today, so needless to say I was nervous all day! I haven't heard yet if I was accepted for surgery or not. I expect to hear one way or the other in a few days.

I joined this forum looking for friendship and support. So, I guess I'll browse around and read some posts and try and get familiar with OCC. Looking foward to meeting all of you.

HUGS

Mary Jane

[PAMMIE]

I'm new to OCC, and I'm not sure where to start ... so I will start by introducing myself. My name is Mary Jane, and I live in upstate NY. I am married and we have a 19 year old son. I am a Graphic Designer and Web Site Developer. I also work for two real estate agencies, I do the upkeep and updating of their sites on a daily basis. My husband also works with computers, he is a systems engineer.

I am a candidate for lap-band surgery. My case was reviewed today, so needless to say I was nervous all day! I haven't heard yet if I was accepted for surgery or not. I expect to hear one way or the other in a few days.

I joined this forum looking for friendship and support. So, I guess I'll browse around and read some posts and try and get familiar with OCC. Looking foward to meeting all of you.

HUGS

Mary Jane

WELCOME MARY JANE

[Teri]

I'm new to OCC, and I'm not sure where to start ... so I will start by introducing myself. My name is Mary Jane, and I live in upstate NY. I am married and we have a 19 year old son. I am a Graphic Designer and Web Site Developer. I also work for two real estate agencies, I do the upkeep and updating of their sites on a daily basis. My husband also works with computers, he is a systems engineer.

I am a candidate for lap-band surgery. My case was reviewed today, so needless to say I was nervous all day! I haven't heard yet if I was accepted for surgery or not. I expect to hear one way or the other in a few days.

I joined this forum looking for friendship and support. So, I guess I'll browse around and read some posts and try and get familiar with OCC. Looking foward to meeting all of you.

HUGS

Mary Jane

Welcome, come on board! and become educated! Lots of great info here.

Teri

[QueenOfChunk]

Welcome Mary Jane! I am new, too. My surgery is May 11th, Tijuana. So when you say accepted... by who do you get accepted? Have you heard anything yet? Maybe if they get you processed soon, you can go on May 11th with me!!

[ginger]

Hi,

My name is Ginger and I also live in upstate, Ny. Kent Ny to be more specific. Ironically, my husband is a graphic and web designer and I dabble a bit. We own a business called "The Able Studio." We also own three business directories; Putnamshops.com, Dutchessshops.com, HVshops.com and Westchestershops.biz.

Anyway, I was just banded on 3/12/07. I have lost 14 lbs since surgery and I am very excited. I have not been able to lose 14lbs in quite some time. I am returning to work on Mon, 3/26 and a bit nervous about that. I am a rehabilitation therapist in a psychiatric hospital and my schedule is wild! My tendency is to skip meals, pick at what ever cookies or crap are at the numerous meetings I have to attend, eat something unhealthy while I'm running around. I usually gobble down my lunch, barely remembering what I ate. So, not only do I have to change my eating style and habits, I have to alter my work style a bit which will be very difficult given the nature of my profession.

I guess if I just prepare ahead as I have been doing, I will be OK.

I hope you get approved.

Ginger

[LisaVA]

I'm new to OCC, and I'm not sure where to start ... so I will start by introducing myself. My name is Mary Jane, and I live in upstate NY. I am married and we have a 19 year old son. I am a Graphic Designer and Web Site Developer. I also work for two real estate agencies, I do the upkeep and updating of their sites on a daily basis. My husband also works with computers, he is a systems engineer.

I am a candidate for lap-band surgery. My case was reviewed today, so needless to say I was nervous all day! I haven't heard yet if I was accepted for surgery or not. I expect to hear one way or the other in a few days.

I joined this forum looking for friendship and support. So, I guess I'll browse around and read some posts and try and get familiar with OCC. Looking foward to meeting all of you.

HUGS

Mary Jane

Welcome, MJ ! I was banded by Dr. Ortiz on April 9th (so I'm still in the post-op liquid phase). It was the best decision of my life (I'm a 47 yof), and the best gift I've ever given myself. I'm only sorry I didnt do it sooner. I"m a few hundred miles south of you, but also on the East Coast. The only thing I felt funny about was that I didnt feel funny at all about flying across the Country to sneak into Mexico for this! I was perfectly happy throughout the whole thing. I know in my soul this was the right decision for me. Best of luck to you on whatever you decide!

[angelav]

I'm new to OCC, and I'm not sure where to start ... so I will start by introducing myself. My name is Mary Jane, and I live in upstate NY. I am married and we have a 19 year old son. I am a Graphic Designer and Web Site Developer. I also work for two real estate agencies, I do the upkeep and updating of their sites on a daily basis. My husband also works with computers, he is a systems engineer.

I am a candidate for lap-band surgery. My case was reviewed today, so needless to say I was nervous all day! I haven't heard yet if I was accepted for surgery or not. I expect to hear one way or the other in a few days.

I joined this forum looking for friendship and support. So, I guess I'll browse around and read some posts and try and get familiar with OCC. Looking foward to meeting all of you.

HUGS

Mary Jane

Hi Mary Jane, I am Angela Valentine. I was banded byDr. Ortiz in tj Mexico 4/9/07.The band is awesome. So far I lost 21lbs. I look diffrent already. Other people around me are now changing there eating habits. However i am on my way to the second week of liquids. Doing just fine, feeling full. only challenge Head hunger. That you have to work on. Commercials don't help so you have to change a little. Walk instead of watching tv. Anyway welcome >