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Hey Guys my name is Angie aka Angkinna....Im 37 and have battled all my life with my weight and Now that I am married we want to start our family, so I have decided to embark on this journey for a number of reasons, 1 to become healthy 2. to be able to start a family! I am really excited I have my surgery scheduled for Aug 3 2012, I am a little nervous but excited all in the same. I have lost 25lbs on the preop diet and still have 6 days left! how exciting right? but i must say I am totally over the shakes!!! Anyway I am looking to build a online support of people who now what I am going through so if you have any advice for me I am open.! I am determined to make this a success! Thanks

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Welcome and Congratulations on your upcoming band date. Your journey begins..

I do my pre-register at hospital on Aug 3. My surgery is scheduled on Aug 6. I've lost at least 27 pds and I'm hoping to lose over 30 pds by Aug 3. I can hardly wait and I am very anixous for my band. This tool will make it easier to lose the weight and not be on a yo yo effect on my weight. I've completely changed all my eating habits to get ready for band date. I hope you continue giving us followup rfeports after your band is out in place.

Best wishes and enjoy this great forum.

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Welcome Angie! This forum has tons of people with loads of information to help make your transition to banded life easier. The search feature can assist in finding answers and should that not work completely, just ask. Great job on your weight loss so far.

the Laughing Cat

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Welcome Angie! My surgery is also scheduled for August 3!! Will be thinking of you as I also go through my procedure. I'm very nervous. But, we can do this. Will keep in touch, so we can share how things are going.

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To the new people - Angie, Sibley and Roja - welcome to the website. This is a great place and a great place to find support. All three of you sound like you have done well on your pre-op diet and this week/next week is your big days. Woo Hoo...

I have been banded a year and I feel great. somehwere out there is 100 pounds that I have lost - I have about 40 more to go. I love/hate my band, but that is the same with anything in life. Sure, I miss certain foods that I can no longer have, but I sure don't miss that 100 pounds of blubber ! Good luck to all three of you - stay in touch and let us know how you are doing.

About the Protein shakes.. we all feel your pain. Just keep looking for one YOU like. You won't have to drink them all the time. I have about 1 or 2 a week and then for 1 day following a fill - It does take time ( and you will waste a bunch) but hopefully you will find one you actually like.

Have a great week and welcome to the family !

Melinda in Florida

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Aug 3 is my surgery! Only one day away. Like all of you I am very excited and nervous. Wish you all the best of luck! Its almost time!

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