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2boysmom2    0

2boysmom2
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Hi everyone - I'm a newbie and so glad I found you guys. This seems like a friendly and informative forum, so I'm happy to be here reading all the posts I can. I am scheduled for surgery next Wednesday, Oct 6th. Can't wait to begin my journey to a healthy life! I'm a mom to two boys (ages 7 and 11) and a wife to a loving husband for 16 years. I am so lucky to have the support of my entire family (my parents, my in-laws, etc.) I've been on the pre-op liquid diet now for 10 days, only a week to go! That part has not been easy, but truly after the first couple of days I've gotten used to it. I must admit I have plenty of time for errands on my lunch hour now - kicking back a shake takes no time at all! I believe that a positive attitude will increase my results, so I'm smiling all the way. Thanks in advance for helping me along - I'm sure I'll have many questions for you "seasoned bandsters". Have a great evening everyone!

~2boysmom B)

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JillianRN    0

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Hi everyone - I'm a newbie and so glad I found you guys. This seems like a friendly and informative forum, so I'm happy to be here reading all the posts I can. I am scheduled for surgery next Wednesday, Oct 6th. Can't wait to begin my journey to a healthy life! I'm a mom to two boys (ages 7 and 11) and a wife to a loving husband for 16 years. I am so lucky to have the support of my entire family (my parents, my in-laws, etc.) I've been on the pre-op liquid diet now for 10 days, only a week to go! That part has not been easy, but truly after the first couple of days I've gotten used to it. I must admit I have plenty of time for errands on my lunch hour now - kicking back a shake takes no time at all! I believe that a positive attitude will increase my results, so I'm smiling all the way. Thanks in advance for helping me along - I'm sure I'll have many questions for you "seasoned bandsters". Have a great evening everyone!

~2boysmom B)

Hi Fellow NC Mom!! I am having my surgery on October 8th! I live in Salisbury, sorta close to Charlotte...Looking forward to hearing about your success!

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Hi Jillian, I'm in Statesville, just right up the road! Looking forward to keeping up with you too - perhaps we can be band buddies. I know it certainly helps me knowing that someone close by is going through the same thing I am.

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Laura Lane    0

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congrats congrats, all will be well.....you have made the right decision, plus it is much better when you have all the support from your family. welcome to the loser's bench...please keep us posted.B)

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JillianRN    0

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Hi Jillian, I'm in Statesville, just right up the road! Looking forward to keeping up with you too - perhaps we can be band buddies. I know it certainly helps me knowing that someone close by is going through the same thing I am.

Where are you having your surgery?. I am having mine in Concord..

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Where are you having your surgery?. I am having mine in Concord..

I'm having mine here in Statesville - Dr. Gary Robinson is performing it.

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JillianRN    0

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I'm having mine here in Statesville - Dr. Gary Robinson is performing it.

Did you have any problems getting your insurance to approve?

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2boysmom2    0

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Did you have any problems getting your insurance to approve?

Unfortunately my insurance doesn't cover any type of bariatric procedure, so I'm self pay. But, I'm looking at it as an investment!! B)

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Hey! I'm from Raleigh. I wish you a speedy recovery!

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