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I am sooooo excited! I have bcbs/il and it only took them 6 days to approve me. My 3 month pre surgery requirements was a breeze. I am so glad that I have made the decision to get lap band. I was not an overweight child but after having 4 kids the weight just kept comming. I feel like this was one of the biggest decision of my life next to getting married and having children. I want to take back my life and get healthy. I have so many emotions going on right now. But I will be banded on october 19th and it can't come soon enough. I have read about the diets before surgery but I was glad to here my doctor tell me all I needed to do was go on a high Protein diet to shrink the liver. So I will keep you all posted throughout my journey... Beyonce watch out girl... Here I come!!!

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Dhawkins,

That is great to hear. I was recently approved also. I am so happy to have my surgery. I am scheduled for November 2nd. I wasn't overweight as a child either. I had two boys pretty much back to back and gained alot of weight. I gained almost 100 pounds since meeting my husband. Since I am only 30 I decided I didn't want to spend the rest of my life this way. I am really to lose weight. And your right about Beyonce, she better watch out! LOL!

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CONGRATS!! Me Too...I am so excited, I was approved today and look forward getting the surgery. I am 34 with 4 children and the pounds kept piling on over the years...I am ready to be free!! lol I just want to run again and enjoy life with my family and friends with out having to worry about being able to sit, the temperature (I sweat alot) etc. I a, scheduled to meet with my dr on 10/20/10 and we will schedule my surgery at that time. I wish you all the best & I will keep you guys posted!!

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I am so happy for all of you also. But ok I have a small problem. I had a upper gi done and it shows that I have gastritis and esophagitis. I am praying that this won't stop me from getting the band. I have read that you can't get the band if you have theses issues. Please can someone tell me something good.... I am in tears.....:thumbup:

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This is for dhawkins i had the same thing done and esophagitis was seen and my specialist said this would not be a problem for the surgery at all so check with your dr because my specialist also has done research on the bariatric procedures, so i trust what he says actually a nurse friend of mines says some reflux problems will be resolved by the surgery, so dont worry just ask a your surgeon or dr and keep in touch

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