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Hi, from California, I thought I would join this site for extra support! I get surgery on April 4th and am excited but nervous. It seems that in the past week I am hearing more bad stories or negative rather than positive.

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i would like the lapband.but i just don't know where to start

well where to start i start is with your medical dr and then iwatch the seminars online,,,then find a surgeon local if possible and make an appt ,,,,any further questions send me a note i had it done in dec and have done quite well......cathy

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Hi, from California, I thought I would join this site for extra support! I get surgery on April 4th and am excited but nervous. It seems that in the past week I am hearing more bad stories or negative rather than positive.

Don't worry, I got banded 13 days ago and everything has been fine. I have had no negative experiences since my procedure.

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Hi,just had my lap band done on Tuesday! Feeling pretty good for day two. Like you I am anxious to get this journey rolling ! Today I am still having a hard time getting down my Protein Shakes, supposed to have three a day, Water and juices are going down okay, just getting real full feeling after about two thirds of a glass of shake. FIrst post op visit is on April 12th. We shall see that the Dr. says !

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