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Final Consultation Next Week! - What Should I Expect?
Joy1961 replied to bringiton's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I guess every dr is different. But i was given a date at that appt. 2 weeks later. I will be banded on 10/10. Good Luck! -
Hi???Šstick around and you will get all the support you need! Welcome!
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Welcome! You will find a wealth of information here. Everyone is helpful too! Good Luck???Š
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Thank you so much for posting. Your journey is exactly what i wanted and hoped to hear. You had real life struggles but after 10 years if i can say what you have i will be a success story just like you! Getting mine on 10/10. Please join us. We need stories like yours! Thanks sgain???Š
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I am totally agreeing with you. Day 2 tomorrow. Someone said it gets better
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Where did u get the Ninja?
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Ill send you my 22's ???Š i have my surgery in 2 weeks and i never want to see that size again. ( i will save 1 outfit for comparison like u said) I would be so happy to be an 8 or 10 wow!!! Very excited!
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Any Band With Plication Out There?
Joy1961 replied to Beth A's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Whats Plication? -
Will say a prayer for you! Let us know how you do ok
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Day 1 Of Pre Opdiet. So Hungry!!
Joy1961 replied to Joy1961's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My dr wont approve Atkins shakes for some reason. Im eating one meal and 2 shakes. Not supposed to have snacks either. Dont want to sound like a baby but im so hungry i feel awful -
I didnt know they came in sizes. How do drs decide which size to give you. Getting mine 10/10
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For Those Who Paid For The Lb Thru Insurance...
Joy1961 replied to futuresize8's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Forgot to mention hes 2 years post op. dr Kwon is awesome. Really cares about his patients -
For Those Who Paid For The Lb Thru Insurance...
Joy1961 replied to futuresize8's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
My dr who also did sons LB surgery continues to do fills for him even though he lost his insurance. he does it for what his co pay used to be when he had insurace. 30$ -
I Think My Band Is Too Tight....
Joy1961 replied to WendyUnBrOkEn's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
My dr puts u on 3 days of liquids then soft food after that whenever u get a fill. -
Bottoms up! I know ill have to sip it after surgery. But it wasnt bad. Muscle Milk lite. Its on our list of acceptable shakes. But i would like to try another one. Any advice?
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Might Get A Tattoo When I Reach Goal
Joy1961 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Might lol. Somewhere discreet. I am 51 ???Š we'll see. Always wanted one. But i was too chicken! -
I havent heard of this. Can u get it over the counter? Do u take before or just after (preventative) i heard Gas x strips for after helps
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Wow and your already doing pretty good. Awesome! Congrats on the first day if your new life!
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My doctor said we can decide after surgery. Hes leaving it up to me. He is repairing 2 hernias too though
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First Shake Of My Pre-Op Diet
Joy1961 replied to Joy1961's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Oh and my date is 10/10. 2 weeks from today???Š -
When i get my band on 10/10 (YAY)???Š i am also having a hiatal hernia and an umbilical hernia repaired. A bit nervous about the extra stuff and wondering if recovery will be a lot harder? Anybody with similar situation?
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October 10th for me. 2 weeks from tomorrow! Scared nervous excited etc etc ???€
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Congratulations???Š. Did you mean 10/4? I get mine on 10/10. We'll have to compare notes and encourage each other. Good luck! You'll get lots of ideas here too!
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I was having such a hard time deciding whether to have the Sleeve or Lap Band. I called the surgeon and they let me come in fir a second time to ask questions. The whole staff has been great! So i have my date for Band 10/10 thanks Dr Kwon!!!
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Yay congrats. Mines the week b4. Shall i tell u how it went????Š Im slso having 2 hernias fixed so i hope im not in a lot of pain???