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looking for a lap band buddy with the same surgery date :)

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Hi. This is the first time I have posted. I found out Fri. that I have been approved and my surgery date is Sept. 6th also.

Right now I'm feeling super nervous, excited, and a bit overwhelmed. I thought it would take a few weeks to get approved, but once the insurance received my 3 months worth of information, they approved me in less than 48 hours.

How are you feeling? Excited and nervous too? Nice to "meet" someone else with the same surgery date!

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Hi. This is the first time I have posted. I found out Fri. that I have been approved and my surgery date is Sept. 6th also.

Right now I'm feeling super nervous' date=' excited, and a bit overwhelmed. I thought it would take a few weeks to get approved, but once the insurance received my 3 months worth of information, they approved me in less than 48 hours.

How are you feeling? Excited and nervous too? Nice to "meet" someone else with the same surgery date![/quote']

Hi !!

I'm just excited ! I'm on vacation until the 30th so I'm not thinking about it too my much but as the date gets closer i know I will get nervous. What's your pre op diet ? Mine is 2 shakes 1 meal a day .

let's keep

in touch :)

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Hi. I only have 2 days of pre op diet. One day of liquids, and one day of Clear Liquids. I was required to lose ten pounds before surgery, so I think that replaces a longer diet.

How long do you have to stay on your pre op diet? Losing the 10 pounds has been super hard! I have to keep the weight off until surgery which is also harder than it seems.

Can't wait to hear more about how you are doing.

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Hi. I only have 2 days of pre op diet. One day of liquids' date=' and one day of Clear Liquids. I was required to lose ten pounds before surgery, so I think that replaces a longer diet.

How long do you have to stay on your pre op diet? Losing the 10 pounds has been super hard! I have to keep the weight off until surgery which is also harder than it seems.

Can't wait to hear more about how you are doing.

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Today is my first day of pre op. it's two weeks long. so far so good keeping busy

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Did you make it through your day? I'm going to have trouble losing more weight before the surgery because I keep on thinking about how I can't eat much with a lap band. It makes me want to eat more. Trying to stay strong though!

Let me know how things are going!

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Did you make it through your day? I'm going to have trouble losing more weight before the surgery because I keep on thinking about how I can't eat much with a lap band. It makes me want to eat more. Trying to stay strong though!

Let me know how things are going!

First day was a success not as bad as I thought. Just keep your eye on the prize hun. I know it's hard because food is such a huge part of our lives and we have an unhealthy relationship with food but it's a process . stay strong ! u can do this

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My band date is Sept. 6 as well. I had to go through a six month waiting period, nutritional counseling, and testing before my Dr. submitted insurance info, so I have been waiting what seems like for ever. My insurance approved it right away no question. I have two weeks pre-op diet, the first week I can eat some solid protien like chicken and fish, unlimited fresh non-starch vegetables and fruit. 2nd week is all liquid only. Sugar Free Chocolate pudding has been a good friend to me the last week. LOL Good luck everyone!

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How are both of you doing on your pre-op diets? Last week was so busy I didn't have time to think! Today I finally had time to go through my patient notebook. Getting a bit overwhelmed with all the stuff to do. (Buy Protein shakes, stuff for the liquid diet, get perscriptions filled, get the clothes washed and house under control.)

The list is way longer than that. Forgot the kids are out of school tomorrow, which will make the chores slow going.

Are you nervous?

I finally told one person outside of my family about the surgery. She was so excited for me that it was a relief!

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How are both of you doing on your pre-op diets? Last week was so busy I didn't have time to think! Today I finally had time to go through my patient notebook. Getting a bit overwhelmed with all the stuff to do. (Buy Protein shakes' date=' stuff for the liquid diet, get perscriptions filled, get the clothes washed and house under control.)

The list is way longer than that. Forgot the kids are out of school tomorrow, which will make the chores slow going.

Are you nervous?

I finally told one person outside of my family about the surgery. She was so excited for me that it was a relief![/quote']

I've been struggling these past few days so I've been a cranky b***h. I'm just ready for Thursday to be here already. I am getting a little nervous. I'm actually getting a little depressed because I have a 8 month old and we are connected at the hip she's a mamas girl and i spoil her so much shes my miracle baby and i won't be able to lift her for two weeks. may sound stupid but that depresses me so bad. she reaches for me any time she sees me and after surgery I'm

not going to be able to reach back for two weeks :(

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Of course you are cranky!!!!!! I have had to keep my weight the same and it has been hard. Can't imagine living on that restrictive of a diet without a band.

Your baby will be fine. She isn't going to remember any of this. You can hold her, just not carry her around. I bet there will be a lot of floor time for the both of you!

When I had a C-Section I wasn't supposed to lift for weeks. Did the best I could, but I had baby twins. Sometimes I had to carry both car seats. Remember you will be a much better mommy when you lose the weight, and be around much longer!

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