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Yay! I love your answers!! I have always had very low self esteem due to weight....always due to weight. Then, last year my first serious boyfriend in years broke up with me. As you can imagine, that did wonders for a self esteem that was already struggling. I am wanting this to help the way I see myself. Bummed/Ashley

WOOHOO! Thank you!

Hey! I am 35 and am having the surgery on Aug. 7th! Yay! I am so excited and the next few ?'s might be DOH worthy but hey, here they go! How is your self esteem? confidence? Does it show? Is the opposite sex reacting differently towards you? Any info. would be appreciated! I am here for good! Ashley

HI! I don't find out what to do exactly for the pre op diet for another few weeks. Would you guys mind telling me what it is ? I want to get started asap!! Thx!

Denise--I have a metabolism of the slowest turtle known to man!! I know this and am prepared to do what is needed when I get the band to work the best possible. ANY hints that will help me mentally prepare for this would be appreciated!! I am so excited!!

Hi! I am getting banded on Aug. 7 and I usually have very slow results with all that I have done. Is there any special tactic that you guys have used that have sped things up? I noticed some say that they eat Lean Cuisine, are you able to eat it all? How full do you get from one? What all do you guys do for exercise? Bummed

:help: Is it true that Diet Coke will be forever a nono??

Last August I was supposed to get my surgery. However, the doc office was trying to rush me through and I didn't feel right with this so I passed. Two weeks later I received a letter saying that he will not be doing these surg's anymore and that all that had the procedure done would have to find someone else to do their fills. So, someone was watching over me!! Anyhow, now I am back in the market again in the Dallas area. Anyone have any suggestions? Also, where can I find before and after pix on this site? Thx Bummed looking for happiness!:clap2:

I was wondering about that today! However, considering that my scuba buddy broke up with me five months ago, it might not matter! lol

It seems to me that you would lose some weight when you first go liquids,however, after reading many posts it doesn't seem to be the case. Would someone mind explaining this a little? thx:help:

Hi Everyone! This is my first post on here. I am supposed to have the surgery on Thurs. and am looking for any helpful advice from you that" have been there dane that!" I am excited but nervous about if it really works. Please, give me some feedback about the ups and downs and if your life and attitude has completely or is en route to completely changing. Thnx!

Lap Bandit--Yes, I will have to work hard at losing the weight. However, you would say that the band has made it an easier road than without it?