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I am new here, my surgery date is Dec 23rd. I am so excited and nervous at the same time. Im also so excited to be a part of this group i think it will be very helpful to have people that are going through the same thing :)

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Hi everyone my surgery date is Dec 8th!!! Its getting so close I am very excited and I would like to join the group on Facebook!! I am on my preop diet now and its rough but I am doing it!!! 2012 I am looking forward to a slim me

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Awaiting approval from Aetna - Lap Band surgery date set for December 17th. Praying all will go well and appreciate this site to come to for support and encouragement,

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Hi guys,

What motivated you to have the lap over the sleeve? I have tentative date set for 10 Dec to have the band but still confused and lost. Doctor still think I will do better with the Sleeve and that put me down.

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I personally felt lap band is the less invasive of the surgeries, no re-routing or reconnecting of organs. Lap Band may take longer to lose pounds but to me felt safer,

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Hello December bandsters! I just was approved last week and my date is set for 12/1! I cannot wait. It's nearly been a year-long journey and I'm ready!

My surgeon doesn't require a pre-op diet, which I thought was a little strange, but only a 2-day bowel cleanse to clean me out. Then I'll be on liquids for 2 weeks post-op.

I look forward to sharing my journey with you all! I can't wait for it to officially begin!

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Good Evening!

I wanted to introduce myself. My name is Jen, and I'm scheduled to have the lap band w/plication on 12/19. I'm excited about this new journey in my life, but also REALLY nervous that I won't be able to do it. Anyone else, feel this way??

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Nahhh, I'm not nervous I'm plunging in head first, I can't wait!! I was scheduled for Dec1st but they called and bumped it up, I'm headed in on Tuesday Nov 22nd! I am so ready, informed and excited for this life changing opportunity! BRING ON THE BAND!!!

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This past week I got my surgery date---12/6! Im so excited, but SOOOOO nervous too. I found this site today & it has been very informative!

Im looking forward to reading & learning more & sharing my journey too.

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sherrypep, i see that your surgery is tommorrow nov 21st. way to go ! I hope you'll keep us up to date on how its going. my pre-op is nov 22, then i'll get my surgery date. im excited but a little nervous about the pre-op diet. 1 week i can handle, i hope it wont be for 2 weeks. we are all keeping our fingers crossed for you to have an easy time and that all goes well. thank you to everybody on the forum , ive only been reading it for 3 weeks, and boy have i learned alot! whenever i wonder if i can do it, i just read all the positive stories and comments, and then i dont wonder so much. i know im making a positive step toward my health! THANK YOU EVERYBODY !! Good luck sherrypep !

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sherrypep, i see that your surgery is tommorrow nov 21st. way to go ! I hope you'll keep us up to date on how its going. my pre-op is nov 22, then i'll get my surgery date. im excited but a little nervous about the pre-op diet. 1 week i can handle, i hope it wont be for 2 weeks. we are all keeping our fingers crossed for you to have an easy time and that all goes well. thank you to everybody on the forum , ive only been reading it for 3 weeks, and boy have i learned alot! whenever i wonder if i can do it, i just read all the positive stories and comments, and then i dont wonder so much. i know im making a positive step toward my health! THANK YOU EVERYBODY !! Good luck sherrypep !

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My surgery date is 12/5/11. Starting my liquid diet today. I am very excited and looking forward to the rest of my life!

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Hi, put me on the roll, please. I have surgery on 12/2. I start my pre-op diet on Friday. I am having surgery in Eugene, OR at Sacred Heart Riverbend.

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