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TeshaNewLife    9

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Well my day has come just arrived at the hospital I'm about to be banded yaaaayyyy super excited!!! Will update my progress later!

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TeshaNewLife    9

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Well the time is here I'm about to be banded I'm super excited yaaaayyyy I'll update my progress later!!!

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Sheilam123    21

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Getting ready to take the kids to school and then straight to the hospital! today is the day, OMG I can't believe it's here already!

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hisladyvi    8

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Happy band day to those that who start their new lives today!!

Thanks I been up for hours just thinking about today. My surgery is at 8:30 this morning. Super excited!

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Mama2girls    28

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I have to be at the hospital at 9, and it's about an hour away. I am super excited but nervous. Ready to start this new part of my life!!! I will update you when I can!

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Sheilam123    21

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Good Luck Mama2Girls and hisladyvi

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Pebbagirl    131

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For myself and all other 12/6/12 Bandsters: You're off to Great Places, today is your day. Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way!

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Pebbagirl    131

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For myself and all other 12/6/12 Bandsters: You're off to Great Places, today is your day. Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way!

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Pebbagirl    131

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For myself and all other 12/6/12 Bandsters: You're off to Great Places, today is your day. Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way!

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Pebbagirl    131

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Interesting tidbit: my surgeon says that diet soda IS okay, so much so that the Christmas tree in his office is decorated with tiny Diet Coke can ornaments! Hmmmm...

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annaben62    21

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Someone posted about blood clots' date=' my doctor never mentioned anything . Is there something I'm missing?[/quote']

Hi I'm a nurse and anytime someone sits or lies still for a long period of time there is a risk of blood clots in the legs. When someone has surgery the risk increases. You tend to lie in bed recovering, are less active. The recommendation is to get up and walk every hour while awake.

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annaben62    21

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Interesting tidbit: my surgeon says that diet soda IS okay, so much so that the Christmas tree in his office is decorated with tiny Diet Coke can ornaments! Hmmmm...

Good luck band buddy. I'm excited for you.

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LadyLeigh2012    76

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Well the time is here I'm about to be banded I'm super excited yaaaayyyy I'll update my progress later!!!

Getting ready to take the kids to school and then straight to the hospital! today is the day, OMG I can't believe it's here already!

I have to be at the hospital at 9, and it's about an hour away. I am super excited but nervous. Ready to start this new part of my life!!! I will update you when I can!

YEAH!!! So excited for you girls!!!

The rest of us are not far behind you … pave the way girls … this is the BEST gift we could give ourselves … health, happiness, and a fantastic new wardrobe for 2013!! Woot!!!! :D

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LadyLeigh2012    76

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Gals, don't get too worked up! If you don't get up to walk around often, then you run the danger of developing blood clots! As with any surgery! My rule (since I have had a few surgeries) is to get up once an hour! We will need to do this for gas anyway! I am starting to get anxious! I am on day 6 of 14 clear liquids! Doing good (haven't cheated) I have lost six pounds and the day after tomorrow is my pre-op! The 14th is around the corner!

Merry Christmas December bandsters!

You are so right! I have had numerous surgeries, but never have I heard such a fuss about blood clots until now. Ugh! I plan on getting up and walking every hour … I already warned my husband NOT to baby me … let me walk around!!! They also said that while sitting, our fee should be reclined … soooo then he can baby me!!

Oh and I told him that LOTS of foot massages would be helpful, too!!! Hahah!!!! :wub:

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      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
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    • Bugg

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      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
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    • buildabetteranna

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      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
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      1. Selina333

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        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

    • Jenopolis

      Jenopolis

      Had a sleeve in 2017, lost over 100 pounds. Had a DS surgery this year (2025) for more sustainable weight loss. 🤞
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    • buildabetteranna

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      The 14th was my day. I am home and recovery is going pretty smooth. They even let me walk out of the hospital. Picture of me in recovery curtesy of my boyfriend lol. 

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      1. DaisyChainOz

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        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

      2. buildabetteranna

        buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

      3. Selina333

        Selina333

        Neat you have a pic of this day! I was sooo happy to get my surgery. It was well worth it! And I'm not even near my goal. I had surgery Dec. 2!

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