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Well I have some very bad news. When they opened me up to do revision' date=' there was so much scar tissue that it could not be done. I am left with 5 holes that will take a couple weeks to heal, lots of physical and emotional pain. So glad I believe in the saying, everything happens for a reason or I would be really messed up. Best of everything to all of you in your weight loss and healthy lifestyles![/quote']

I'm so sorry. I'm at a lost for words.

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Finally a date!!! November 8th! Started the process the end of August' date=' had all my insurance requirements met by October 5th. Meet with doctor on October 10th, then he was out of town for two weeks, longest two weeks ever! But today the office called and scheduled me.[/quote']

Do you have Facebook? We have a November bandster sight it's a little easier to navigate..

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We have a November bandster Facebook page--it's a secret group-- join us :-).

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We have a November bandster Facebook page--it's a secret group-- join us :-).

What's the name of the fb page?

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If you give me your FB name ill have them add uou...it's a secret page so you have to be added you can't look it up...allot of us arnt telling allot of people so the page is set private

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Getting closer to my surgery I'm becoming a ball of nerves and I can't sleep quite annoying!!!! Anyone up out there???

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November 16 is my date and I'm so excited!!

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Good luck everyone who's having surgery today. I have been on the Protein shakes' date=' broths, Jello and ice pops for 11 days. My surgery is next Tuesday. My stomach is not handling these shakes very well. Anyone else having these problems??? I can't wait for cottage cheese. Never thought I would say that. LOL.[/quote']

I just got banded on 11/1 and did the pre-op diet for 2 wks before, which included mostly Protein Shakes. Unfortunately, they really upset my stomach too. I think for me it's because of all the artificial sweetener. I found a brand called primal fuel that's pretty good. It uses all natural ingredients.

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Just got thru surgery last night, Nov 2....so I did end up staying the night in hospital. So far since home 11am on to now 4pm, I have downed about 35 oz including 30 grams of Protein. No gas pains, 6 cuts, largest 1.5 inches it looks like. More sore if I move in getting up or down, walking fine. Sugar count was high after surgery but fine now. Good to be on the other side......

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Just got thru surgery last night' date=' Nov 2....so I did end up staying the night in hospital. So far since home 11am on to now 4pm, I have downed about 35 oz including 30 grams of Protein. No gas pains, 6 cuts, largest 1.5 inches it looks like. More sore if I move in getting up or down, walking fine. Sugar count was high after surgery but fine now. Good to be on the other side......[/quote']

Congrats!!!

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I just got banded on 11/1 and did the pre-op diet for 2 wks before' date=' which included mostly Protein Shakes. Unfortunately, they really upset my stomach too. I think for me it's because of all the artificial sweetener. I found a brand called primal fuel that's pretty good. It uses all natural ingredients.[/quote']

Congrats!!!

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I would love to be a part of the Facebook page. My name on FB is Lori Shanahan.

Thank you.

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I would love to be a part of the Facebook page. My name on FB is Lori Shanahan.

Thank you.

Is it Lori Mlortman Shanahan?

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I had double insurance coverage in July and my primary would not approve the lapband but the secondary would. I actually quit my job so I wouldn't have the coverage that was stopping me from having the procedure. I am thrilled that I am getting banded on November 9! That's next week, I'm excited and a nervous wreck but looking forward to a soupy thanksgiving for sure!

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