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Hi. I'm getting my band tomorrow (5/12). I'm getting a little nervous now. You know, maybe I could do this on my own this time? Do I really need to do something so drastic? Lots of people lose over 100 pounds on their own????

I would appreciate any words of wisdom. I've paid my fee so I can't really change my mind. Hummmm maybe that's why they make is non-refundable!:scared2:

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I get mine Friday.I dont have words of wisdom but I do know what you are felling.Good luck. I cant wait to hear how it all went for you. :scared2:

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Good to meet you! Glad someone else understands. I'll let you know how it goes. Hopefully I can post afterwards. The Chat room was a great help. Me someone who had their band just 11 days. Good luck with yours!! Keep in touch.

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Hi. I'm getting my band tomorrow (5/12). I'm getting a little nervous now. You know, maybe I could do this on my own this time? Do I really need to do something so drastic? Lots of people lose over 100 pounds on their own????

I would appreciate any words of wisdom. I've paid my fee so I can't really change my mind. Hummmm maybe that's why they make is non-refundable!:scared2:

I have lost 100 pounds on my own too many times to count...but this time, with the band, I've lost 250 pounds and kept it off. I am 6 years post op as of 5-28 so I speak with some experience. Being nervous is normal. If you'd like some inspiration maybe you can find it at my blog Sandi's Banded Living — My Lapband Weight Loss Success Story

Goo dluck to you as you join the world of Banded Living.

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Hey! I am going on the 12th too. They just called in fact and moved my 3 o'clock surgery to 8:30 in the morning. Okay, I don't have anything to tell you about life after, but I will tell you that I was thinking the exact same things as you. I have three kids and don't want to risk for a moment being around them for a long time, but in reality I am sort of guaranteeing that I will be here with them a lot longer after tomorrow. I have lost and gained and lost again only to gain it all back. This will be the help we need. I am sure of this at this point. In less than 24 hours we will both be on our way to being who we REALLY are. You will be fine. I am a big chicken but am just taken it minute by minute and I am determined to have a nice nap tomorrow and wake up sore, but feeling great! Can't wait to hear how you are doing. :scared2:

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Well I' now one of the banded!!! I'm glad I'm done and can't wait to start losing the weight. I felt pretty good yesterday after I got home from the surgery. Just felt like I had done too many sit ups the day before. Today I feel like I did a really hard body work out with sore muscles. I'm taking 1/2 a pain pill and childrens meltaways.

Most of the pain was from gas but a short walk seemed to help that. I know its going to be totally worth it.

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Hi, I got banded on the 10th and would like to make friends with people in the same boat. I know how you feel regarding the " do I have to do something that drastic" thoughts. My Dr. Had talked me into a Roux-n-y at first, and I called the day before and cancelled. I only want to lose about 80 lb and to me that operation was just too much risk. My Dr was a little frustrated

With me fir wanting the band. In his opinion the bypass is a no brained, you lose weight without effort due to malabsorbtion so no "good behaviour" is required, where as with the band, you still have to diet to lose significant weight.

At this point I am a bit worried that maybe I should have done the bypass. I have had trouble being good to this point. I still want ice cream and chips and have given into temptation (but have limited the amount I eat ... In the past I would have eaten the whole bag of chips, now it's a handfull. I am hoping once I get my first fill it will be easier to resist... At least that's what I have read.

Anyway, how are you doing so far?

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Gland t meet you. I'm doing good, how about you? I was really suprized by the hunger I felt on day 2/3 but got a handle on it now. I'm supposed to be on the liquid diet until my appointment on the 27 but I have to admit I've cheated a little. Are you on liquids? According to the scale I've lost 20 so far, but its probably time to add exercise, yuck. (but a necessary evil)

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