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Hello!

I’m new to the site, my username’s LunarScorpio, but most people short that to “Luna” and my actual name is Felicia. I’ve been lurking around this site for the past few months and have always found it helpful. With my surgery date quickly approaching, I figured that it was time to join up! My surgery date is tentatively scheduled for December 20th and I’m a mixture of excitement and nervous, but I know that this is not only want I need to do, it’s what I want to do.

I, like many of you, have tried diet after diet after diet to find that it doesn’t work and that I generally gain it all back and then some after the diet has failed. I decided to go with the band because I’m not too keen on having most of my stomach removed and I’m also not too into the idea of having my organs moved around. Also, this procedure is more easily reversible than the bypass. Either way, I’ve gone to a couple of support group meetings, a few classes that are required; I’ve talked with my nutritionist and had my first appointment with my doctor the day before Thanksgiving. He actually gave me a choice as to which band I wanted (Realize or Lapband), but I haven’t decided on which one to go with yet seeing as they’re both pretty much the same—I got this not only from my own research, but also from what the doctor told me when I saw him. That’s my current dilemma.

So now I’m basically waiting to see if my insurance company approves and to finish up the last few steps before going in for surgery! Next week I start my all liquid diet, which I’m not really excited for, but I know I can do it and have started replacing some of my meals with Protein Shakes to prepare myself. I think that pretty much sums up my journey thus far. I’m really excited to be here, like I said, I’ve been lurking around for a while and it seems like a fantastic community! I’m happy to be here and happy to start my new life!

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Welcome and we are all excited for you! You will be just fine. Stay in touch and PM or email me if you have any questions before and Post surgery. We all did it so the info we have will help easy the pain... TTYL

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Hey Felicia, welcome to the site. Good luck with the surgery and keep gathering information (it helps you make better decisions). I've had lots of my questions answered on this site, the members are a very helpful and positive bunch. So ask away and you will get loads of answers.

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Felicia, welcome to Lapbandtalk. I am a December Bandster too (12/12) and so is my husband (12/5)!!! I have found lots of really great inspirational friends on here!!! This is a unique bond that on us banded ones will share.

I also belong to a secret Facebook group with 49 members which the majority are December bandsters from here if you are interested just inbox me.

Good Luck on your Journey!

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Hi I am a wannabe,,, waiting for insurance approval.. anyday now... whatchutalkingabout_smile.gif

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Welcome! I'm getting banded tomorrow!! A;ittle bit scared but excited for a new life. I would love to join the secret Facebook group since I'm almost a

December bandster!!! Good Luck with the pre op diet and surgery.

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Welcome and we are all excited for you! You will be just fine. Stay in touch and PM or email me if you have any questions before and Post surgery. We all did it so the info we have will help easy the pain... TTYL

Thank you for the warm welcome, you have no idea how much I appreciate it!

Hey Felicia, welcome to the site. Good luck with the surgery and keep gathering information (it helps you make better decisions). I've had lots of my questions answered on this site, the members are a very helpful and positive bunch. So ask away and you will get loads of answers.

Thanks so much, lorena! I've had a lot of my questions answered here and I haven't even been a member that long. There's a lot of great information floating around. I'll surely be asking some questions soon.

Felicia, welcome to Lapbandtalk. I am a December Bandster too (12/12) and so is my husband (12/5)!!! I have found lots of really great inspirational friends on here!!! This is a unique bond that on us banded ones will share.

I also belong to a secret Facebook group with 49 members which the majority are December bandsters from here if you are interested just inbox me.

Good Luck on your Journey!

Woot! Another December Bandster! I'll certainly be dropping you a line about the Facebook group, so keep an eye out! Keep in touch and good luck to you as well! smile.png

Hi I am a wannabe,,, waiting for insurance approval.. anyday now... whatchutalkingabout_smile.gif

Hi, Grider! I hope your insurance approves. I'm still waiting on mine, but was given a tentative date, so fingers crossed!

Welcome! I'm getting banded tomorrow!! A;ittle bit scared but excited for a new life. I would love to join the secret facebook group since I'm almost a

December bandster!!! Good Luck with the pre op diet and surgery.

Congratulations on being banded! I hope everything went/is going well for you! Make sure to keep us updated on your progress!

Thanks you again, everyone, for the warm welcomes!

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