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As of today I am back on the band wagon. After a rough start I was finally able to get my new band date - April 18.

My journey to date:

Feb 21 first surgery scheduled ....

Everything went as planned

UNTIL

I went under for the procedure ... Dr makes a small incision on my left side (precaution as I have had previous surgery and the extent of scarring was unknown).

My heart rate dropped as soon as the gas inflated my abdomen.

Dr releases some of the pressure and heart rate returned

Dr once again started the procedure and this time my heart stopped .... med was used to restart the heart

once again the Dr started the procedure and my heart stopped for 14 secs ....

Procedure cancelled

Dr referred me to Cardiologist

My heart gets a clean bill of health and a GO ... I have what is called neuromediated syncopy (and my heart rate drops with pain instead of raising)

Now mind you I have had many many surgeries and I guess I just got too cocky thinking I would breeze through it .....

During the work up it was determined that I would need a hysterectomy due to fibroids. scar tissues, and adhesions.

Went in to do this and guess what ... I wasn't able to be done as the damage was beyond my surgeons ability. So once again wake up with the incision and nothing to show for it ...

I ended up with pneumonia while in the hospital recovering from ... NOTHING!

So I call today with the clearance from my cardiologist, gynocologist, and primary ....

My husband is in the military and due to be gone most of May - so they told me to start the diet tomorrow and we will do the surgery on the 18th.

Trying very hard not to think ... three strikes you are out ....

But I definitely am not cocky anymore!

Grace

Holy cow.. you've been through it.

I'm crossing my fingers for you that the third time is a CHARM!!

Good luck!

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@ slm2007 We have the same date, been having butterflies in my tummy for the last couple of days. Good luck and all the best.

We are sharing butterflies - believe me! I'm breaking out in sweats etc. I'm not scared of the surgery part...that is nothing...I'm scared of my life after. I know it is for the better, BUT......we all know the "but" part. It's a great thing we are doing and it is going to be worth it. Good luck to you and we'll all say prayers for each other. Keep me posted on progress!

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My date is April 11th! Excited and scared all rolled into one. I am not scared of the procedure I am scared about what if i don't lose any weight. :(

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April 22!! I'm so excited :) I was supposed to be banded last year but found out I was pregnant...had a beautiful baby girl in January, and now I'm ready to go !! Good luck to everyone!

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April 22!! I'm so excited :) I was supposed to be banded last year but found out I was pregnant...had a beautiful baby girl in January, and now I'm ready to go !! Good luck to everyone!

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I'm scheduled for April 22 too!!!

Will be a good Good Friday :)

<<<<April 22nd...finally got scheduled!

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i'm scheduled for April 22nd too!! I am soo ready but nervous too! Let's all help each other through this liquid diet! I'm having a rough time I know that

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I am getting banded today! I am so nervous but I know God will take care of me! Please send prayers my way.

Sending you all the good vibes I can, Brooklynn! Your new life is about to start, good luck and welcome to the April Bandsters!

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Sending you all the good vibes I can, Brooklynn! Your new life is about to start, good luck and welcome to the April Bandsters!

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Oops..good luck today Brooklyn!

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hi all-supposed to be banded with plication on friday-15th. very nervous and worried i am going to have to move my date-i was supposed to be doing Protein Shakes for 2 weeks prior but i completely failed last week----so now worried if one week of shakes will be enough to shrink my liver so they can do the procedure...

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I am getting banded today! I am so nervous but I know God will take care of me! Please send prayers my way.

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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Good vibes and prayers sent your way! Good luck and keep us posted.

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