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Ok so I'm on my phone trying this. Do I have to be on the computer?

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I'm new here too...I'm schechuled for August 24 and I'm anxious to start my new life but very nervous because I have never had any type of surgery.

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I'm new here too...I'm schechuled for August 24 and I'm anxious to start my new life but very nervous because I have never had any type of surgery.

Surgery can make you very anxious. Having just gone through this on the 7th I can tell you from my expeirence it went great. I too was very nervous. As long as you stick to your doctors pre-op orders you will be fine.

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Banded 8/7.

I wasn't expecting to skip out of the surgery center, but I wasn't expecting it to be so difficult either. The first few days were really tough recovering from the surgery. The gas pressure was intense. Today I feeling much, much better. Still tired & a bit gassy, but more like myself.

I haven't had any hunger pains at all. I have to force myself to get in the Protein that is required. I'm looking forward to my new life.

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Congrats to all you August bandsters! I am still about 6 months out (FINALLY) haha. Wish you all the best of luck :)

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Ok so I'm on my phone trying this. Do I have to be on the computer?

Yes, on a computer :)

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Congrats to all you August bandsters! I am still about 6 months out (FINALLY) haha. Wish you all the best of luck :)

I was right where you were and although it seems far out it truly goes by fast!! :D

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Finally! I GOT APPROVED!!! I am so excited I can't even control it. I have screamed, laughed, cried. I can't quit shaking. Surgrey is 5 days away! OMG!!!!!! Someone pinch me!!!!!!!!

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My paperwork for FMLA is all finalized thank god. Since Surgery is Monday. Nervous, excited, scared, hoping my 3 week pre-op diet did the trick and my liver is small when I try to feel just under my ribs I feel a solid object but I don't know if its my liver. I admitted I cheated once, it has me scared, I don't think it was enough to delay my surgery. I'm not trying to justify it I shouldn't have it was a bean/cheese burrito and a chicken taco. I've been better following the diet since and cutting my calories, my fingers are crossed I'm ok.

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I officially go in for surgery on August 13th at 7am! Surgery starts at 9am! Ahhh excited and nervous and anxious all at the same time! ☺

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There are 2 August bandsters going in for surgery this weekend and 6 for monday. Please join the August 2012 Bandster group. Good Luck to everyone

06AUG-cmk9, Rojasonoli, Rachel1978, cshoe12164 :D Congrats

07AUG-ready4awesome, Caseyp, kwarnke, tiffahny, sadiebrown :D Congrats

08AUG, Westie love, CB2 :D Congrats

09AUG-Stokesmommy, jellybean_2124, Fat_Librarian :D Congrats

10AUG-MsGirl1271, Pheath, tomosia :D Congrats

11AUG-naomi82

12AUG-Sarahemma94

13AUG-Irhodes46, Mom2 4kidos, MszShaye, farmgirl04, ErinO'Donnell, kimeo99

14AUG-abrinson889, TampaGina

15AUG-DeAna N, clarks4Willie, Beautiful-B, sews4fun, Roxygirl

16AUG-Mysticoutback, chunkydunkin', FernandinaGin, Edan

17AUG-indigochild76, ajbo33

20AUG-Gigi_Girl, Jlpick30, Pinkskyy84, Bust, sxyunique, kpizzle

21AUG-cassiem93, pjsurratt, duckydoom

22AUG-ladygardner, pjenkinson1970, prettysmart1913, Kirsten 46038, 2bhotagain

23AUG-Missymobaby, tflemon67, LissaH, lisastill, JasonCanDoit!

24AUG-Michele1975, EverythingToGain, LiveStrong41, krazykristy1998, yeya

27AUG-binab, mrslogan0612, BeeBlueheron

28AUG-slojo67, 67jax, pjenkins1970

29AUG- joann852

30AUG-yourshoesareuntied, trishkaczsassycass830, harleymelm

31AUG-MissE44, Nanu, dean7115

Congrats to everyone

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Good luck...... naomi82, Sarahemma94, Irhodes46, Mom2 4kidos, MszShaye, farmgirl04, ErinO'Donnell, kimeo99...I am so excited for you

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I was right where you were and although it seems far out it truly goes by fast!! :D

I hope it does! Congrats on the approval. I look forward to your updates

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