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I'm new to this site and I don't know anyone who has had this surgery, so I expect I'll spend alot of time here getting info from other bloggers. I start my preop diet on Friday and my surgery is on June 1. I'm both nervous and excited.

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Hi,

I too start my preop on Friday and surgery June first together with my sister. I'm ready and excited to begin my weight loss journey.

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I too start my preop on Friday and surgery June first together with my sister. I'm ready and excited to begin my weight loss journey.[/quote']

My surgery date has not been set yet, but my last appointment for my 6 month pre op diet is May 25th. I expect to have my surgery any day between june 10-16th. I have been rejecting this process mentally, and physically but my heart and strength is keeping me going. It seems weird but it feels as though, the closer I get to the surgery date, I may be rebeling as result of fear. My biggest fear is that I'm 20, at 340 and this will be my first major surgery. I keep praying and trusting that all will go well!!! I have a phobia of needles, but mainly because I've never had a major surgery before. I have my mind made up though, and no matter what, I will definately be banded by the end of June. It hasn't been easy altering my bad eating habbits, but I keep picturing myself becoming a NEW me, and I keep pushing :-) Nothing or no one will take this away from me...not even myself! (Sometimes we tend to be our own worse enemy!!) I encourage everyone else who is feeling like me, to stay on LBT and talk about your fears....and KEEP PUSHING!! This site has great examples of what is to come for all of us!!!!!

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My surgery date has not been set yet, but my last appointment for my 6 month pre op diet is May 25th. I expect to have my surgery any day between june 10-16th. I have been rejecting this process mentally, and physically but my heart and strength is keeping me going. It seems weird but it feels as though, the closer I get to the surgery date, I may be rebeling as result of fear. My biggest fear is that I'm 20, at 340 and this will be my first major surgery. I keep praying and trusting that all will go well!!! I have a phobia of needles, but mainly because I've never had a major surgery before. I have my mind made up though, and no matter what, I will definately be banded by the end of June. It hasn't been easy altering my bad eating habbits, but I keep picturing myself becoming a NEW me, and I keep pushing :-) Nothing or no one will take this away from me...not even myself! (Sometimes we tend to be our own worse enemy!!) I encourage everyone else who is feeling like me, to stay on LBT and talk about your fears....and KEEP PUSHING!! This site has great examples of what is to come for all of us!!!!!

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It is so great that you've decided to have this surgery, especially at your age, before the excess weight takes it's toll on your body. I would have loved to have this available to me back then. It is very easy to keep saying you'll do it on your own, but that rarely works for longer than a couple of years if you're lucky. My understanding is this is a tool and when used with other recommendations of your surgeon you will be thanking yourself for years to come. Keep up with the positive attitude and it will get you through. Also remember postop, no matter how tired or painful it is at first, the sooner you get moving, the faster the pain will go. Of course following the recommendations of the staff. Make sure you let us know how you do!

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Sorry BanditKay, guess I'm not very good with quoting alot of this forum stuff. I guess I'll learn, lol.

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My surgery date is June 8th. You guys make sure and post how you are doing. I'm a week behind you.

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Good luck everyone I'm hoping to get a date this Aug I'm not sure what all my insurance will require( 6 mos diet....etc) do I have a lab tomorrow and a spot to see the diabetic clinic on the 5th so baby steps do far I would love to have it before my birthday in Oct

DeAna

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