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My last post was 3/13/09. At that time I had been approved for the banding, and was scheduled for the indoc meeting. I went there with my wife and was in a room full of fat people. I got annoyed when the presenter/doctor was late. I felt it would be impolite to leave after he started his presentation. I know my temper and was getting more and more negative as we waited. I wanted the most positive approach and felt the moment had passed after he was 10 min late. (our meeting was scheduled for 1:00 and I figured he was having an extended lunch). Anyway we left.

I have made no progress on my own, and now feel like I really need the band. It will force my moderation. I am fortunate that I will most likely be "reapproved", but must again go through the phsyc screening, and the nutritionist visit.

Hal - Why are you telling us all this????

I don't know, I enjoyed visiting the forum in the past, and wanted to rejoin. I know all of the former "Pre-banders" have moved on, and I am talking to a new group of Pre-banders. Anyway lets go down this road together.

Warm Regards

Hal

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Welcome back Hal!

Any surgery is a big deal and you aren't 100% ready, it's always a good thing to think things over and never too late to do so.

I think we all have had thoughts of backing out for multiple reasons. I've thought it over many time and am ready. Others should have stopped and weren't as brave as you.

Hopefully you won't have to repeat everything.

Good luck!!

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