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Good luck today to anyone having surgery!!!!!

Oh ...did anyone do a GI and get diagnosed with acid Reflux?

Jennifer

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Hi Fellow August Banders,

Just curious...how many days does everyone plan to take off of work for the surgery? Also...for those of you who are keeping this top secret, what have you told your employer when requesting the time off?

My surgery is on a Friday and I'm thinking of taking off Monday as well and going back Tuesday...hope this is enough time....I am a little nervous.....:wub:

I took a week off... and just told them I was having surgery. It's not anyone's business WHAT surgery I'm having...

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Goodluck to all those getting surgery this week! I wish you all well! See ya on the other side of happiness!

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Hey everyone!

My surgery is on MONDAY! the 2nd. I cant believe how close this is getting.

MMMAKAILA hope your surgery goes stunningly!

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Well good morning everyone! It is now exactly 48 hours till "HAPPY BAND-LAND" As far as the diet, haven't cheated one bit! But I have been stuffing my face with sf icecream, sf pudding, lf yogurt (yum), and cream Soup. I have also been peeing like a racehorse, and managed to loose 10 pounds of Water i'm sure! Been going to bed at 8:00 so tomorrow will hurry up and get here! Going to be packing my hospital bag today, I know they have lists here and in my personal papers....Will be reading up on that. I ain't going to a beauty contest, so I really am not to worried about it.

I hope I have enough creamy stuff to last today as I won't be going to town until tomorrow.....remember I live up in the mountians, don't get to town everyday. All the demons are pretty quiet in my head today,can't think of much else to say!

PEACE OUT till later

KELLY:biggrin:

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Speedy recovery to those of you having surgery this week! Mine is the 24th and I start a two-week pre-op diet next Monday. I'm going to try my darndest not to cheat.

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Hi to everyone being banded this month. August is special to me - I was banded on August 16, 2006 and I've now been maintaining a normal healthy weigth since late 2007. If anyone has any questions I'm here to help! You can also find a lot of information and inspiration by checking out the links in my signature.

Good luck on your journey August bandsters and welcome to banded living!

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My insurance changed yesterday after doing the 6 month I can change diet for tufts ins. I now have Blue Cross Blue Shield and am waiting approvel again!! Surgery date is Aug 23rd :wub: I can't wait!!!

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I'm new here...but I've been kind of a lurker if u will...lol. I'm getting banded Aug 13th...

Just looking for some new friends and some support....! So feel free to add me :wub:

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Hi to everyone being banded this month. August is special to me - I was banded on August 16, 2006 and I've now been maintaining a normal healthy weigth since late 2007. If anyone has any questions I'm here to help! You can also find a lot of information and inspiration by checking out the links in my signature.

Good luck on your journey August bandsters and welcome to banded living!

Hey all my fellow August Rushers,

Along with this great site I have gotten a lot of positive energy and encouragement from Gloria and Sandi .

They have had long term success and don't mind sharing so come and join us over there too.

Being so close to surgery I'm perusing the net for all the insight and support and encouragement I can get.

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I'm new here...but I've been kind of a lurker if u will...lol. I'm getting banded Aug 13th...

Just looking for some new friends and some support....! So feel free to add me :wub:

Hey Aline, you found us!!

Are you on your pre-op diet yet ? or does your surgeon require one?

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I went in today to begin working on my classroom since I go back to work RIGHT after my surgery! Man...it made it so real today... Preparing... :wub: so fun! ;) it usually takes me a few days just to place the furniture how I want it... Nevermind the set-up and decorating!!!... Apparently I am WAY excited b/c the furniture set-up is COMPLETE! Heh.... Bring on the band! :)

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Hi all! I am being banded on August 10th! I am on day 4 of an all liquid pre op diet. It really hasn't been that bad. I'm excited to be finally on my way of permanent weight loss! This site has been fantastic for gathering information and support...and I cant wait for that to continue! Emsey, do you live in Belgium? That is where I met my husband....and a beautiful country. I look forward to seeing all of the hope and possibilities ahead of us!

No I'm in the UK.. going over to Belgium on Wednesday for 4 nights... on my own! bit nervous!

Its much cheaper over there than the UK and the hospitals are just as good.

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Ok so i just went to check out http://www.bandedliving.com and there is a lot a great inspiring infomation there, Please check it out!:wub:

Thanks Gloria!!! Keep up the good work!

Shadena

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Hi to everyone being banded this month. August is special to me - I was banded on August 16, 2006 and I've now been maintaining a normal healthy weigth since late 2007. If anyone has any questions I'm here to help! You can also find a lot of information and inspiration by checking out the links in my signature.

Good luck on your journey August bandsters and welcome to banded living!

I love seeing good success stories! Thanks for boost, I needed it! I am on day 6 now of pre op liquids, and I took my kids to the McD's drive thru. It was tortue, but I stuck it out. Good luck to this weeks surgers!

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