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Hi, I am April 12th!!!!! Can't wait to start working on the new me..... Feels like I always put everyone else first and in the process have managed to completely let myself go.. IT'S ME TIME NOW!!!!! Good luck to you.:wink2:

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I though I was the only one worried, scared, but most of all excited. But I gues we all are. It just feels as if time is not moving fast enough. :w00t:

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I am finally having surgery April 1st! Im so excited!!!!!!!!

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I just found out I am scheduled for April 7. I have been working toward this since October 08, so the wait is almost over!

I am not required to do a preop but I am starting one on Monday anyway. I will do two Protein shakes and one lean meat and veggies for dinner. I am afraid of the fatty liver possibility.

Glad there are a number of us to share stories and support each other.

Debra

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We are starting to add up in numbers. Yeah............. Watch out April, here we come.:smile2:

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I am scheduled for April 16! I am very excited.:smile2: I will be doing a 14 day clear liquid diet per my surgeons request. I am very nervous about this and would love any input if anyone has any.

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My surgery is April 13th - so I will be starting my liquid diet on March29th. We can commiserate our journey breckensmom.

Good luck. :biggrin:

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I found out Friday that my insurance approved me. I have to wait on the formal letter to schedule the surgery but it is looking like it will be April. i am excited and nervous at the same time.

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mine is also april 2nd it would be nice to talk to others that are going thru it at the same time ! yay

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I'm hoping my surgery is the latter part of April. I've jumped through all of the hoops; the only thing remaining is insurance approval. I think I've read much of this site- it has been so helpful, especially about the tough work it takes. The info sessions tend to make it all seem simple and effortless- Ha! So thanks to all of you previous posters!

Anne

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Hello everyone,

I got a date of April 29th, I will be going for all my testing on the 16th of March. I do have a question, my doctor told me if I have a hiatal hernia, he will not band me. Why wouldn't a doctor fix the hernia oppose to the more drastic bypass surgery that he requested I get. Any feed back would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

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It's official. My surgery date is 04/05. I can't wait.

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Congrats to all the April Bandsters. Today, I did all my pre-admitting work at the hospital today. I had a complete physical, EKG, XRAY and lots of blood taken. To top it all, there was a 5 hour Nutrition/Lifestyle Modification class.

I learned quite a lot today. April 2nd seem so far away.

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BobKat I would post your question on the general discussion board - others may know more since they are further along on their journey.

Good Luck.

Deena

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