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Hi everyone, my name is Jessica. I'm a newbie when it comes to this. I've been thinking about having this surgery for a long time, and have never seriously looked into it because...I was embarassed, maybe? I've tried any and every diet that one can think of, but nothing seems to work, I'm always hungry, or the weight just doesn't come off. I'm 5'7 and 290lbs. I just got the amazing news that I was approved from my insurance, and my surgery date is May 3rd. I am feeling so excited, and a little nervous too. I have to start my 2-week liquid diet April 19, and I think that is going to be very challenging. But it will be all worth it when I can have this surgery to be a helping hand in getting this weight off.

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THAT IS WONDERFUL....I HOPE THAT IT IS EVERYTHING YOU HOPE IT TO BE....I AM NEW TO THE GROUP, BUT I HAVE BEEN BANDED FOR ALMOST 5 YEARS...I STARTED AT 237 AND I AM NOW AT 120 LBS... I TELL EVERYONE, I WOULD HAVE IT DONE EVERYDAY TO BE THIS THIN....

I REMEMBER HOW EXCITED AND NERVOUS I WAS, BUT HONEY, YOU WILL BE FINE...

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Hi everyone' date=' my name is Jessica. I'm a newbie when it comes to this. I've been thinking about having this surgery for a long time, and have never seriously looked into it because...I was embarassed, maybe? I've tried any and every diet that one can think of, but nothing seems to work, I'm always hungry, or the weight just doesn't come off. I'm 5'7 and 290lbs. I just got the amazing news that I was approved from my insurance, and my surgery date is May 3rd. I am feeling so excited, and a little nervous too. I have to start my 2-week liquid diet April 19, and I think that is going to be very challenging. But it will be all worth it when I can have this surgery to be a helping hand in getting this weight off.[/quote']

Congrats! I definitely know the feeling. I'll be banded May 15th and I'm also excited and nervous. Wishing you the very best and hope to see your updates and progress on the LBT forums.

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