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Hello all,

I am fairly new to the site. I've been viewing it for about 6 months and have decided to become a member!

I am attending a Lap Band seminar on August 2nd. After much research and consideration, I feel I am ready to move on in this journey. I called my insurance, found out I'm approved at 100% with no waiting periods etc.

I am excited but also scared at the same time. I have been heavy my entire life. I was in the military for 7 years and that was the healthiest I've ever been. I gained almost 100 lbs during my pregnancy with my son, and have been unable to lose the weight. I have tried everything. I plan on using the band as a tool along with exercise and eating right.

Once again, I'm glad I've found this site, and look forward to chat with all of you through this process!

God Bless,

Darah

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Congratulations on taking the steps to a healthier you! I was in your position 8 months ago and now my surgery is Friday! Good Luck!! Hugs.

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I had my surgery on the 12th and I'm looking for energized and positve people to share my journey with!!!

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I wish you success this Friday!!! This is the start of a journey of health and joy!!! Good luck!

I am one week post op and it has been a nice week.... very exciting prospect of the future that is in front of us :)

Congratulations on taking the steps to a healthier you! I was in your position 8 months ago and now my surgery is Friday! Good Luck!! Hugs.

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Hello all,

I am fairly new to the site. I've been viewing it for about 6 months and have decided to become a member!

I am attending a Lap Band seminar on August 2nd. After much research and consideration, I feel I am ready to move on in this journey. I called my insurance, found out I'm approved at 100% with no waiting periods etc.

I am excited but also scared at the same time. I have been heavy my entire life. I was in the military for 7 years and that was the healthiest I've ever been. I gained almost 100 lbs during my pregnancy with my son, and have been unable to lose the weight. I have tried everything. I plan on using the band as a tool along with exercise and eating right.

Once again, I'm glad I've found this site, and look forward to chat with all of you through this process!

God Bless,

Darah

Welcome and congrats on the beginning of your journey.

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I wish you success this Friday!!! This is the start of a journey of health and joy!!! Good luck!

I am one week post op and it has been a nice week.... very exciting prospect of the future that is in front of us :)

CONGRATULATIONS and Thank you, I'm so excited! I keep thinking in my head that something will go wrong and my doctor won't perform the surgery! lol

How are you feeling? Have you gone back to work yet? What can I expect the first week, if you don't mind sharing your experience. :)

Hugs.

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Hello all,

I am fairly new to the site. I've been viewing it for about 6 months and have decided to become a member!

I am attending a Lap Band seminar on August 2nd. After much research and consideration, I feel I am ready to move on in this journey. I called my insurance, found out I'm approved at 100% with no waiting periods etc.

I am excited but also scared at the same time. I have been heavy my entire life. I was in the military for 7 years and that was the healthiest I've ever been. I gained almost 100 lbs during my pregnancy with my son, and have been unable to lose the weight. I have tried everything. I plan on using the band as a tool along with exercise and eating right.

Once again, I'm glad I've found this site, and look forward to chat with all of you through this process!

God Bless,

Darah

Welcome to the site, Darah. I, too, am in the process. I doubt if I will have surgery before October due to medical and insurance hoops to jump through. I found the informational seminar very helpful. I have found this website to be very supportive for me. All the best to you! And thank you for serving our country.

Melinda

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Hi Kimmie!

I wrote a blog (you can find it in my profile under blogs) about my experiences this past week. I invite you to read it in case it comes handy for your upcoming big week!!

I feel very good! I will return to work on Thursday, not that I'm in a hurry to do that ;)

Keep in touch!

CONGRATULATIONS and Thank you, I'm so excited! I keep thinking in my head that something will go wrong and my doctor won't perform the surgery! lol

How are you feeling? Have you gone back to work yet? What can I expect the first week, if you don't mind sharing your experience. :)

Hugs.

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