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I'm sorry about the delay too!!! I can relate.

You are almost there!!! I'm scheduled for September 29th. My emotions are all over the place. Keep your eyes on the prize....YOU!!! Best of luck to you!!! Jackie

Just when I am in the home stretch, I get a call from my family doctor. I had my annual bloodwork done last Monday. I am scheduled for pre-op for Lap Band surgery this Thursday. The nurse said that I'm anemic. I told her that I am scheduled for pre-op this week and surgery next week. (September 29th) So, I'm off to the store to get some Iron and Vitamin C. I hope and pray my bloodwork is good for surgery next week. I've never had any problems with my hemoglobin. I guess I'm going to continue to be jumping hurdles on my Lap Band journey. Could my hemoglobin be low due to blood being drawn right before my cycle? I cannot think of any other reason. I eat healthy, just way too much healthy. I do take Vitamins, but, have not been very good about it until I got approval last week. I'm hoping its just a fluke. I had a finger stick at the Red Cross a week ago Saturday. It was 12.5, which is too low to give blood. Three months ago it was 13.5. The nurse told me that their labs showed it at 9. Just don't know what to think. I am so ready for this, I can taste it. Any words of wisdom out there? Thanks.

I'd love to lose ten pounds, but, will try and keep it real and not have huge expectations! I'm more curious about how much I will lose in six months, then a year, etc.

I got those magic words yesterday.....You've Been APPROVED!!! Had to submit all the insurance paperwork twice and even wrote a personal letter. My surgery is scheduled for September 29th....whoo...hoo NEVER Give Up!!!

I say, go for it!!!

Congratulations!!!!! My surgery is two weeks from today!!!

It is great to read about what to expect after surgery. I am scheduled for LapBand surgery Thursday, September 29 and hope to return to work Monday, October 3. So, I am going to stock up on Gas X and get up and walk as often as I can! Like LovelyT, I am beyond excited!

Hey Everybody! Just joined LapBand Talk and I am so glad to be here. I got my approval a couple of days ago. My surgery date is September 29th. Looks like Lisa and I will be going through this together!!! I am nervous, but, ready, really ready! I'm on the Sugar Busters diet and doing okay so far.